câu chuyện

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The Vietnamese word "câu chuyện" is a noun that means "story" or "tale." It can refer to various kinds of narratives, whether they are fictional, true, or just casual conversations.

Basic Usage:

• Meaning: "Câu chuyện" can be used to describe a story you tell someone, a conversation you have, or even a personal experience you share.
• Example: "Tôi muốn kể cho bạn một câu chuyện thú vị." (I want to tell you an interesting story.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "câu chuyện" in more complex sentences or contexts. For example, it can refer to a specific type of story, like a fable or a personal anecdote.
• Example: "Câu chuyện cổ tích này có một bài học quý giá." (This fairy tale has a valuable lesson.)

Variants:

• "Câu" means "sentence" or "clause," and "chuyện" means "story" or "matter." Together, they create the term "câu chuyện."
• You might also see "chuyện" used alone, which can mean "matter" or "thing," but "câu chuyện" specifically emphasizes a narrative.

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "câu chuyện" can refer to a discussion or dialogue rather than a traditional story.
• Example: "Chúng ta có thể bắt đầu một câu chuyện thú vị." (We can start an interesting conversation.)

Synonyms:

• "Truyện": This is another word for story, often used for fictional tales or literature.
• "Hồi ký": This means memoir or autobiography, which is a specific type of story about someone's life.

Related Phrases:

• "Nghe một câu chuyện thương tâm": To hear a heart-rending tale.
• "Cắt ngang câu chuyện": To cut into a talk or interrupt a conversation.

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noun

1. Story, tale, talk
   • nghe một câu chuyện thương tâm
     to hear a heart-rending tale
   • cắt ngang câu chuyện
     to cut in a talk