tự sự
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ sɨ˧˨ʔ]Huế [tɨ˨˩ʔ ʂɨ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ ʂɨ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tự sự means narrative.
Chinese characters: 敘事
Meanings of tự sự in English
Adjective
- narrative
- văn tự sựnarrative prose
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 敘事 (“to narrate”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tự sự mean in English?
tự sự (adjective) means "narrative".
How do you pronounce tự sự?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ sɨ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ ʂɨ˨˩˨]. Tones: tự — heavy tone (nặng), sự — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tự sự a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tự sự is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 敘事.