Sở Khanh
proper nounnounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [səː˧˩ xajŋ̟˧˧]Huế [ʂəː˧˨ kʰɛɲ˧˧]Saigon [ʂəː˨˩˦ kʰan˧˧] browser voice
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Sở Khanh means including the title character; Thuý Kiều.
Chinese characters: 楚卿
Meanings of Sở Khanh in English
Proper noun
- a character from Nguyễn Du's Tale of Kiều, who was infamous for cheating on women, including the title character, Thuý Kiều; he is usually considered the equivalent of Don Juan
- that same character from Qingxin Cairen's Jin Yun Qiao, on which Nguyễn Du's work was based
Noun
- a cheating male lover; a man who cheats on women
- Thằng cha đó chuyên bắt cá hai tay. Hắn đúng là thằng Sở Khanh.That guy is always two-timing. He's such a cheater.
Adjective
- pertaining to the kind of treatment that is to cheat on a woman
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 楚卿.
Frequently asked questions
What does Sở Khanh mean in English?
Sở Khanh (proper noun) means "including the title character; Thuý Kiều".
How do you pronounce Sở Khanh?
IPA: Hanoi [səː˧˩ xajŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [ʂəː˨˩˦ kʰan˧˧]. Tones: sở — dipping tone (hỏi), khanh — level tone (ngang).
Is Sở Khanh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Sở Khanh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 楚卿.