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Pronunciation Northern /ɛn˧˥/ Central /ɛ̰ŋ˩˧/ Southern /ɛŋ˧˥/
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swallow
Noun
swallow
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2 senses
Meaning
2 senses
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Sense 1 Noun
swallow

A small bird with long, pointed wings and a forked tail, often associated with the arrival of spring.

vi Đàn chim én bay về báo hiệu mùa xuân đã đến.

en A flock of swallows flies back, signaling that spring has arrived.

Sense 2 Noun
swift

Another name for a swift, which is a small bird that is known for its fast flight.

vi Loài chim én này có thể bay liên tục trong nhiều giờ.

en This swift can fly continuously for many hours.

Parts
燕
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Chinese characters Source-aligned
Representative candidate
燕
Candidates by syllable
én 燕
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én hộc
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Use
chim én / con én đưa thoi
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