sừng sỏ
adjective
Hanoi [sɨŋ˨˩ sɔ˧˩]Huế [ʂɨŋ˦˩ ʂɔ˧˨]Saigon [ʂɨŋ˨˩ ʂɔ˨˩˦] browser voice
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sừng sỏ means extremely tough; battle-hardened.
Meanings of sừng sỏ in English
Adjective
- derogatory extremely tough; battle-hardened
- Khu này thì băng đó sừng sỏ nhất rồi.That gang is the most troublesome in the area.
- Trận tiếp theo, đội bóng sẽ phải đối mặt với đối thủ sừng sỏ đến từ Tây Ban Nha.Next game, the team will have to face an extremely tough opponent from Spain.
Etymology
sừng (“horn”) + sỏ (“head”).
Frequently asked questions
What does sừng sỏ mean in English?
sừng sỏ (adjective) means "extremely tough; battle-hardened".
How do you pronounce sừng sỏ?
IPA: Hanoi [sɨŋ˨˩ sɔ˧˩]; Saigon [ʂɨŋ˨˩ ʂɔ˨˩˦]. Tones: sừng — falling tone (huyền), sỏ — dipping tone (hỏi).