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diễn

Pronunciation Northern /ziəʔən˧˥/ Central /jiəŋ˧˩˨/ Southern /jiəŋ˨˩˦/
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act
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act

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2 senses 2 meanings
Meaning
2 senses · 2 meanings
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act

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
act; perform Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

To play a role or perform a piece in front of an audience.

vi Cô ấy đang diễn một vai rất khó trong vở kịch.

en She is playing a very difficult role in the play.

occur

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
take place; occur Core Actions & OperationTheme

(Usually in "diễn ra") To happen or be carried out at a particular time or place.

vi Buổi lễ sẽ diễn ra vào sáng mai.

en The ceremony will take place tomorrow morning.

Similar
diện / điền / điên / diên …
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Use
diễn viên / diễn xuất / đạo diễn / trình diễn …
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