lí sự
[li˧˦ sɨ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) sophistry
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
lí sự cùnbullcrap arguments
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
(verb) to arrange or manage matters
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Examples
Có công lặn suối trèo ghềnh,
Tìm người lí sự hỏi tình sâu nông.Diving in rivers, climbing on rapids,
Trying to find someone who can settle matters, to find a solution.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to be sophistic
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Common questions
What does “lí sự” mean?
(noun) sophistry
Is “lí sự” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.