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Definition
A Chinese surname, or an abbreviation for Jiangsu province or the Soviet Union.
- a Chinese surname, usually transliterated as "So" or "Sou"
- abbreviation for Jiangsu province
- abbreviation for the Soviet Union (USSR)
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How it's used
Beyond its use as a common surname, this character is frequently encountered in geographical and historical contexts. It acts as a shorthand for Jiangsu province in names like 江蘇 and historically represented the Soviet Union in 蘇聯. When used as a surname, it is almost exclusively romanized as So in Hong Kong, reflecting the local Cantonese pronunciation.
Examples
His surname is So, everyone calls him Mr. So.
Do you know what the Soviet Union was like before?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
