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sơ sài

shabby

adjective CEFR C2 Vietnamese

Tones 2 syllables — sơ: ngang (level) · sài: huyền (low falling) ?

sơ sài shabby

Meaning

Common Collocations

nhà sơ sài
shabby house
bữa ăn sơ sài
plain meal

Examples

Căn phòng này khá sơ sài.
This room is shabby.
Bữa ăn hôm nay hơi sơ sài.
Today's food is a bit plain.

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FAQ

How do you say "shabby" in Vietnamese?
"shabby" in Vietnamese is sơ sài.
What does sơ sài mean in English?
sơ sài means "shabby" (adjective). shabby.
How is sơ sài pronounced?
sơ sài has 2 syllables: sơ: ngang (level) · sài: huyền (low falling). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is sơ sài in Vietnamese?
sơ sài is among the 8,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level C2.
How is sơ sài used in a sentence?
For example: Căn phòng này khá sơ sài. (This room is shabby.); Bữa ăn hôm nay hơi sơ sài. (Today's food is a bit plain.).

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