chuyện
[t͡ɕwiən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a story, a tale, or an anecdote
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
một câu chuyện, một truyện hoặc một giai thoại
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Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
chuyện cổ tícha fairy tale
kể chuyệnto tell a story; to tell an anecdote
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) matters; affairs
Examples
chuyện người đờiother people's business
nói chuyệnto talk, discuss, or chat
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) manufactured trouble
Examples
kiếm chuyệnto ask for trouble; to make something out of nothing
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(interjection) duh!
Examples
Chuyện! Anh mày chứ ai!Duh! Of course it's yours truly right here!
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Common questions
What does “chuyện” mean?
(noun) a story, a tale, or an anecdote
Is “chuyện” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.