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thiêng

Pronunciation Northern /tʰiəŋ˧˧/ Central /tʰiəŋ˧˥/ Southern /tʰiəŋ˧˧/
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sacred
Adjective
sacred
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Meaning
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Sense 1 Adjective
sacred Properties & StatesTheme

Regarded with great respect and reverence, or dedicated to a religious or divine purpose.

vi Ngôi đền này được coi là một nơi rất thiêng.

en This temple is regarded as a very sacred place.

Sense 2 Adjective
precious

Of great value, importance, or spiritual significance, and often treated with careful protection and care.

vi Tình cảm gia đình là điều thiêng liêng nhất.

en Family affection is the most precious thing.

Sense 3 Adjective
mysterious

Something with strong mysterious or supernatural flavor.

Parts
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Chinese characters Source-aligned
Representative candidate
聖
Candidates by syllable
thiêng 𤍌(𤎓)
Bold marks the representative form aligned to a source as the spelling of the whole word. Parentheses show other candidates for the same syllable. Source and confidence are shown in the heading above.
Similar
thiêng liêng
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linh thiêng / khôn thiêng / khuôn thiêng / rừng thiêng nước độc …
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