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Same spelling：sứ
Meaning
- thing (often used as a prefix or in an abstract sense)
Examples
Sự thật luôn quan trọng.
Facts are always important.
Anh ấy kể về sự việc hôm qua.
He talked about what happened yesterday.
Synonyms
These Vietnamese words all mean "thing", but differ in register and usage.
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FAQ
How do you say "thing" in Vietnamese?
"thing" in Vietnamese is sự.
What does sự mean in English?
sự means "thing" (noun). thing (often used as a prefix or in an abstract sense).
How is sự pronounced?
sự has 1 syllables: sự: nặng (low, short, glottalized). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is sự in Vietnamese?
sự is among the 500 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level B1.
How is sự used in a sentence?
For example: Sự thật luôn quan trọng. (Facts are always important.); Anh ấy kể về sự việc hôm qua. (He talked about what happened yesterday.).
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