“adult” in Vietnamese is người lớn

Pronunciation Hà-Nội /ŋɨə̤j˨˩ ləːn˧˥/ Huế /ŋɨəj˧˧ lə̰ːŋ˩˧/ Sài Gòn /ŋɨəj˨˩ ləːŋ˧˥/

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Meaning

adultA person who is fully grown and mature, with responsibilities in society.

Example

vi Trẻ em cần phải nghe lời người lớn.

en Children need to listen to adults.

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