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thiền

Pronunciation Northern /tʰiə̤n˨˩/ Central /tʰiəŋ˧˧/ Southern /tʰiəŋ˨˩/
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Noun
Zen
Noun
meditation

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Zen

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
Zen Health, Diet & Medical CareTheme Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

A school of Buddhism or a state of deep mental concentration used to achieve inner peace.

vi Nhiều người tìm đến thiền để giải tỏa căng thẳng trong cuộc sống.

en Many people turn to Zen to relieve stress in their lives.

meditation

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
meditation Health, Diet & Medical CareTheme

The practice of focusing one's mind in silence to relax or for spiritual and religious purposes.

vi Cô ấy dành mười phút mỗi sáng để thực hành thiền.

en She spends ten minutes every morning practicing meditation.

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thiên / thiến / thiện / thiền sư …
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