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nên

Pronunciation Northern /nen˧˧/ Central /nen˧˥/ Southern /nəːŋ˧˧/
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Verb
should
Conjunction
therefore

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should

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
should Discourse, Logic, Comparison & ModalityTheme

Should is an auxiliary verb used to indicate an obligation, a recommendation, or a desired action for a subject.

vi Bạn nên uống nhiều nước mỗi ngày.

en You should drink plenty of water every day.

therefore

Conjunction · 1 senses
Sense 1 Conjunction
therefore

Therefore is a conjunction used to introduce a logical consequence or the result of a previously stated fact or event.

vi Trời mưa nên tôi không đi chơi được.

en It is raining, so I cannot go out.

become

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
develop into

To develop into means to undergo a transformation that results in becoming a different state or a new entity.

vi Cố gắng học tập để sau này nên người.

en Study hard so that you become a good person later.

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