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Meaning
4 senses
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Adjective
Having a low status or position and not considered important or impressive.
vi Anh ấy vẫn luôn nỗ lực dù có địa vị hèn trong xã hội.
en He still works hard despite his lowly status in society.
Characterized by dishonest or immoral behavior that is considered contemptible.
vi Đó là một hành vi hèn và đáng bị lên án.
en That is a sleazy behavior and deserves to be condemned.
Lacking courage and being easily frightened or afraid to face danger.
vi Thật là hèn khi không dám đối mặt với sự thật.
en It is cowardly not to dare to face the truth.
Conjunction
Used to introduce a logical consequence or a result of what was previously mentioned.
vi Anh ta không tập luyện, hèn kết quả thi đấu không tốt.
en He did not practice, therefore his competition result was not good.