sự việc
Hanoi [sɨ˧˨ʔ viək̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʂɨ˨˩ʔ viək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʂɨ˨˩˨ viək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sự việc means an intangible thing; such as an affair; a happening or an occurrence.
Meanings of sự việc in English
Noun
- an intangible thing, such as an affair, a happening or an occurrence
- phản ánh sự việc với chính quyềnto report the incident to the authority
Example sentences with sự việc
- Bạn nên khẳng định sự việc một cách không ngập ngừng. You should make sure of the fact without hesitation.
- Tom đã hoàn toàn không biết gì về toàn bộ sự việc. Tom was totally oblivious to the whole thing.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
sự (“abstract thing”) + việc (“affair”).
Frequently asked questions
What does sự việc mean in English?
sự việc (noun) means "an intangible thing; such as an affair; a happening or an occurrence".
How do you pronounce sự việc?
IPA: Hanoi [sɨ˧˨ʔ viək̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʂɨ˨˩˨ viək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: sự — heavy tone (nặng), việc — heavy tone (nặng).