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sử gia

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sɨ˧˩ zaː˧˧]Huế [ʂɨ˧˨ jaː˧˧]Saigon [ʂɨ˨˩˦ jaː˧˧] browser voice
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sử gia means historian.

Chinese characters: 史家

Meanings of sử gia in English

Noun

  1. historian

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 史家.

Frequently asked questions

What does sử gia mean in English?

sử gia (noun) means "historian".

How do you pronounce sử gia?

IPA: Hanoi [sɨ˧˩ zaː˧˧]; Saigon [ʂɨ˨˩˦ jaː˧˧]. Tones: sử — dipping tone (hỏi), gia — level tone (ngang).

Is sử gia a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. sử gia is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 史家.

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