sử

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The Vietnamese word "sử" primarily means "history" when used as a noun. It refers to the study of past events, particularly in relation to human affairs.

Usage Instructions:

• "Sử" is often used in academic contexts, discussions about the past, or when referring to historical events or figures.
• It can also be used in combination with other words to form phrases.

Example:

• Lịch sử: This means "history" as well, specifically referring to the study of history.
  • Example sentence: "Lịch sử Việt Nam rất phong phú." (Vietnamese history is very rich.)

Advanced Usage:

• The word "sử" can be combined with other words to create specific terms:
  • Sử học: This means "historical studies" or "historiography," the study of how history is written.
  • Sử gia: This means "historian," a person who studies or writes about history.

Word Variants:

• Sử dụng: This means "to use" or "usage." While it shares the root "sử," it has a different meaning that relates to the application of something.

Different Meanings:

• Apart from its primary meaning of "history," "sử" can also appear in phrases or compound words with varied meanings. For instance:
  • In "sử dụng," it shifts the meaning to "usage" or "to use" something.

Synonyms:

• Lịch sử: Another word for "history," commonly used in everyday language.
• Quá khứ: This translates to "past" and can refer to historical events but is more general.

Academic

noun

1. history