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tỉnh

Pronunciation
IPA
Northern /tḭ̈ŋ˧˩˧/ Central /tïn˧˩˨/ Southern /tɨn˨˩˦/
Noun
province
Verb
alert

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Meaning
8 senses · 4 meanings
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province

Noun · 3 senses
Sense 1 Noun
province Politics, Law, Institutions & SafetyTheme Places, Buildings & Public ServicesTheme

A primary administrative division in Vietnam, equivalent to a province, which is further divided into smaller communes and wards.

vi Ông ấy làm việc tại ủy ban của tỉnh.

en He works at the provincial committee.

Sense 2 Noun
province

A general term for an administrative division that is equivalent to the concept of a province in many different countries.

vi Đất nước này được chia thành nhiều tỉnh khác nhau.

en This country is divided into many different provinces.

Sense 3 Noun
prefecture

A term used for an administrative division that corresponds to a prefecture, commonly found in French or Japanese territorial systems.

provincial capital

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
provincial capital

The primary city or town that serves as the administrative center and seat of government for a specific province.

alert

Verb · 3 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to be alert

To be in a state of being fully alert, aware, and conscious of one's surroundings and current mental state.

vi Sau khi rửa mặt, tôi đã thấy tỉnh hơn.

en After washing my face, I felt more awake.

Sense 2 Verb
to awaken

To stop sleeping and become aware of the surroundings, or to cause someone else to wake up from their sleep.

Sense 3 Verb
to sober up

To become sober after being intoxicated by alcohol, or to regain a clear and rational state of mind after confusion.

unfazed

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
remain unconcerned

To stay calm and not become worried or upset, even when facing a difficult, surprising, or stressful situation or event.

Similar
tính / tình / tĩnh / tỉnh táo …
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Use
thức tỉnh / tỉnh lộ / thành phố thuộc tỉnh / tỉnh giấc …
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