Thổ

See also: Appendix:Variations of "tho"

Vietnamese

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

    Sino-Vietnamese word from 土.

    Proper noun

    Thổ

    1. (obsolete, probably derogatory when it was in use) natives; aboriginal peoples
      • 1909, Nguyễn Liên Phong, “Trà-Vinh”, in Nam Kỳ phong tục nhơn vật diễn ca:
        Thổ ở trong, Hớn ở ngoài, Giăng giăng theo xóm đua tài làm ăn.
        The Khmers are inland, the Chinese are coastal, both form their own communities that compete in commerce.
    2. (by extension) ethnic group of Vietnam:
      1. Tho
      2. (obsolete) Tày

    Etymology 2

      Sino-Vietnamese word from 土, contracted from 土耳其 (Thổ Nhĩ Kì).

      Adjective

      Thổ

      1. Turkish
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