tiểu thuyết
[tiəw˧˩ tʰwiət̚˧˦]
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Meaning · English
(noun) a storybook, especially a novel
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
tiểu thuyết (trường thiên) / (trường thiên) tiểu thuyếta novel
tiểu thuyết đoản thiên / đoản thiên tiểu thuyếta novella
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “tiểu thuyết” mean?
(noun) a storybook, especially a novel
Is “tiểu thuyết” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.