sử xanh
[sɨ˧˩ sajŋ̟˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) green chronicles (account of historical events written on green bamboo slips); (figurative) old book; history book
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
藁𦹳吝𢷣𠓀畑
風情古錄群傳史撑Turning scented pages of an old volume under an oil lamp,
I started reading a long-ago tale of love and romance.
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 “sử xanh” mean?
(noun) green chronicles (account of historical events written on green bamboo slips); (figurative) old book; history book
Is “sử xanh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.