sinh sự
[sïŋ˧˧ sɨ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to trouble; to disturb
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nếu uống rượu không vừa ý, thì cũng không khá uống gắng, miễn là đừng chê, đừng ra dấu là không ưng. Đừng mời nài ai quá chén mà sinh sự.Unless imbibement is satisfied, it is no use trying to booze. If so, don't sneer and appear unpleased or even cause disturbance when being too drunken.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “sinh sự” mean?
(verb) to trouble; to disturb
Is “sinh sự” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.