sự vật
[sɨ˧˨ʔ vət̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a tangible thing, especially a physical object
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Dùng who khi nói về người, dùng which khi nói về sự vật, sự việc.Use "who" for people, and "which" for things.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “sự vật” mean?
(noun) a tangible thing, especially a physical object
Is “sự vật” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.