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

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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.