sự tích
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sɨ˧˨ʔ tïk̟̚˧˦]Huế [ʂɨ˨˩ʔ tɨt̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʂɨ˨˩˨ tɨt̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sự tích means a folktale.
Chinese characters: 事蹟
Meanings of sự tích in English
Noun
- a folktale
- Sự tích gấu ăn trăngThe Tale of the Bear Who Ate the Moon
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 事蹟 (“achievement”), influenced by the Vietnamese reinterpretation of tích (“old tale”).
Frequently asked questions
What does sự tích mean in English?
sự tích (noun) means "a folktale".
How do you pronounce sự tích?
IPA: Hanoi [sɨ˧˨ʔ tïk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʂɨ˨˩˨ tɨt̚˦˥]. Tones: sự — heavy tone (nặng), tích — rising tone (sắc).
Is sự tích a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sự tích is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 事蹟.