tự dưng

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See also: tư dung and tudung

Vietnamese

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Etymology

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This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.
Particularly: “what does each component mean here? is this sinitic-derived? dưng could be an alt form of dâng here, but what about tự? 自 doesn't seem to be it. edit: upon reading some more definitions, tự being 自 could make sense”

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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tự dưng

  1. suddenly, unexpectedly, out of the blue
    Hai đứa tự dưng cãi nhau.
    The two suddenly began bickering.

References

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