vô số

Level ≈B2 (approx.) adjective Sino-Vietnamese Top 5,000 most common

Hanoi [vo˧˧ so˧˦]Huế [vow˧˧ ʂow˨˩˦]Saigon [vow˧˧ ʂow˦˥] browser voice

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vôlevelngang sốrisingsắc

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vô số means countless; innumerable.

Chinese characters: 無數

Meanings of vô số in English

Adjective

countless; innumerable

Example sentences with vô số

Lúc đó, trên bầu trời có vô số ngôi sao đang lấp lánh. Countless stars were twinkling in the sky.

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Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 無數.

Frequently asked questions

What does vô số mean in English?

vô số (adjective) means "countless; innumerable".

How do you pronounce vô số?

IPA: Hanoi [vo˧˧ so˧˦]; Saigon [vow˧˧ ʂow˦˥]. Tones: vô — level tone (ngang), số — rising tone (sắc).

Is vô số a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. vô số is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 無數.

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