xuyên
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Meaning
2 senses · 2 meanings
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river
A river or stream; a Sino-Vietnamese element, usually found in compounds.
vi Cảnh sơn xuyên nơi đây thật hùng vĩ.
en The scenery of mountains and rivers here is truly majestic.
pierce
To pierce, pass through, or go through something.
vi Ánh nắng xuyên qua những kẽ lá rậm rạp trong rừng.
en Sunlight passes through the dense leaves in the forest.
Similar
xuyến / xuyên suốt / xuyên qua / xuyên không …
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Use
thường xuyên / cẩm xuyên / tứ xuyên / long xuyên …
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Questions and answers
What does “xuyên” mean?
In English, “xuyên” means “pierce”.