thô sơ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰo˧˧ səː˧˧]Huế [tʰow˧˧ ʂəː˧˧]Saigon [tʰow˧˧ ʂəː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thô sơ means rudimentary; primitive.
Chinese characters: 粗疏
Meanings of thô sơ in English
Adjective
- rudimentary; primitive
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 粗疏.
Frequently asked questions
What does thô sơ mean in English?
thô sơ (adjective) means "rudimentary; primitive".
How do you pronounce thô sơ?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰo˧˧ səː˧˧]; Saigon [tʰow˧˧ ʂəː˧˧]. Tones: thô — level tone (ngang), sơ — level tone (ngang).
Is thô sơ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thô sơ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 粗疏.