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hiền

Pronunciation Northern /hiə̤n˨˩/ Central /hiəŋ˧˧/ Southern /hiəŋ˨˩/
virtuous
5 senses 4 meanings
Adjective
virtuous
Adjective
gentle
Adjective
ingenuous
+1 more senses
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5 senses · 4 meanings

virtuous

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
virtuous Culture & Proper NounsTheme

Possessing both great talent and a high standard of moral character or virtue.

vi Ông ấy là một bậc hiền tài được mọi người kính trọng.

en He is a virtuous and talented man respected by everyone.

gentle

Adjective · 2 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
gentle

Having a quiet and kind nature; not aggressive or likely to cause trouble.

vi Con mèo này rất hiền, nó không bao giờ cào ai cả.

en This cat is very gentle; it never scratches anyone.

Sense 2 Adjective
good-natured

Naturally kind, friendly, and pleasant toward other people.

vi Cô ấy rất hiền và luôn sẵn lòng giúp đỡ bạn bè.

en She is very good-natured and always willing to help friends.

ingenuous

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
ingenuous

Being honest, innocent, and willing to trust people, often in a naive way.

vi Anh ấy quá hiền nên dễ bị người khác lợi dụng.

en He is too ingenuous, so he is easily taken advantage of by others.

harmless

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
harmless

Describing something that is not likely to cause harm, or is beneficial to health.

vi Loại thuốc này rất hiền và không có tác dụng phụ.

en This medicine is very harmless and has no side effects.

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