Definition

1. Noun:
   • A deep, narrow valley; a gorge; a ravine: A geographical term describing a valley that is sharply incised, with steep sides, often formed by river erosion.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Con đường đèo uốn lượn qua một sơn sốc hùng vĩ. (The mountain pass road winds through a majestic gorge.)
  • Họ khám phá hệ sinh thái độc đáo trong sơn sốc. (They explored the unique ecosystem within the ravine.)

Advanced Usage

• This is a specialized topographical term, more likely found in formal, literary, or geographical contexts rather than in everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Hẻm núi (n): canyon, gorge. A more common modern term for a deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
• Thung lũng (n): valley. A broader, more general term for a low area between hills or mountains.

Synonyms

• Gorge
• Ravine
• Defile
• Narrow valley

Notes on Usage

• "Sơn sốc" is a term of Sino-Vietnamese origin (from "sơn" meaning mountain and "sốc" likely related to a steep or rugged feature). It is considered a somewhat literary or technical term. In contemporary Vietnamese, "hẻm núi" is more frequently used to express the same concept.