sự tình
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sự tình means event; situation; circumstance.
Meanings of sự tình in English
Noun
- event; situation; circumstance
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 事情, composed of 事 and 情.
Frequently asked questions
What does sự tình mean in English?
sự tình (noun) means "event; situation; circumstance".
How do you pronounce sự tình?
IPA: Hanoi [sɨ˧˨ʔ tïŋ˨˩]; Saigon [ʂɨ˨˩˨ tɨn˨˩]. Tones: sự — heavy tone (nặng), tình — falling tone (huyền).
Is sự tình a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sự tình is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 事情.