dật sử
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zət̚˧˨ʔ sɨ˧˩]Huế [jək̚˨˩ʔ ʂɨ˧˨]Saigon [jək̚˨˩˨ ʂɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dật sử means apocryphal history; unofficial historical records.
Chinese characters: 逸史
Meanings of dật sử in English
Noun
- apocryphal history; unofficial historical records
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 逸史 (“lost history”).
Frequently asked questions
What does dật sử mean in English?
dật sử (noun) means "apocryphal history; unofficial historical records".
How do you pronounce dật sử?
IPA: Hanoi [zət̚˧˨ʔ sɨ˧˩]; Saigon [jək̚˨˩˨ ʂɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: dật — heavy tone (nặng), sử — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is dật sử a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. dật sử is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 逸史.