sóc
[sawk͡p̚˧˦]
The Vietnamese word for squirrel is sóc.
sóc is a noun used to refer to the rodent known as a squirrel.
Meaning: rodent (noun)
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, the word sóc can also be a Sino-Vietnamese term derived from the character 朔, which relates to the 'new moon' or the beginning of a month.
- The term sóc is used across Vietnam to describe various squirrel-like rodents, whereas English often distinguishes between 'squirrel' and 'chipmunk'.
Examples in context
- Con sóc đang leo cây.The squirrel is climbing the tree.
- Tôi thấy một con sóc nhỏ.I saw a small squirrel.
- Con sóc đang ăn hạt dẻ.The squirrel is eating a chestnut.
Example conversation
Minh and Lan are walking in a park.
- MinhLan ơi, nhìn con sóc kia kìa!Lan, look at that squirrel over there!
- LanÔi, nó dễ thương quá!Oh, it is so cute!
- MinhNó đang chạy rất nhanh.It is running very fast.
- LanĐúng vậy, anh Minh ạ.That's right, Minh.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “squirrel” translations and entries sóc, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sóc, CC BY-SA 4.0.
