câu chuyện
[kəw˧˧ t͡ɕwiən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a story; tale
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
một câu chuyện buồn cườia funny story
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) matter, affair, subject
Examples
Dẹp câu chuyện ấy đi.Let go of that matter.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “câu chuyện” mean?
(noun) a story; tale
Is “câu chuyện” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.