sự kiện
/sɨ̂ kʲiən/noun★Intermediate
general
An occurrence or happening, often of significance or interest.
Chúng tôi đã chuẩn bị cho sự kiện này trong nhiều tháng.
We have been preparing for this event for many months.
Sự kiện đó đã thay đổi cuộc đời tôi.
That event changed my life.
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Can refer to both planned and spontaneous occurrences.
Collocations
sự kiện quan trọngimportant eventsự kiện văn hóacultural eventsự kiện thể thaosports event
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Related Phrases
sự kiện lớnphrase
major event
sự kiện đặc biệtphrase
special event
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
Use 'sự kiện' for formal or significant events. For casual occurrences, 'sự việc' may be more appropriate.
⚡Gold Rule
Event vs. Situation
'Sự kiện' implies a specific occurrence, while 'tình huống' refers more to circumstances or conditions.
📖Word Origin
Derived from 'sự' (fact, matter) + 'kiện' (event, affair), forming a compound noun.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal contexts to describe planned or significant happenings. Can also refer to historical or spontaneous occurrences.
Word Breakdown
sự
fact, matter
prefixkiện
event, affair
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh