No. 713 in Vietnamese
điển
The Vietnamese word "điển" means "classic," "canonical," or "typical example."
In a sentence
Anh ấy là một người điển trai.
He is a handsome person.
The word 'điển' in this context is part of the term 'điển trai' which means 'handsome.' It is commonly used to describe someone's physical appearance favorably, specifically for males.
Tác phẩm này trở thành một điển hình trong văn học.
This work has become a classic in literature.
Here, 'điển' is part of 'điển hình,' which translates to 'classic' or 'archetype.' It is used to denote something that serves as a typical example of its kind.
Cuốn từ điển này rất hữu ích khi học tiếng Việt.
This dictionary is very helpful when learning Vietnamese.
In this instance, 'điển' is used in 'từ điển,' meaning 'dictionary.' It refers to a reference book or online resource used to look up meanings of words.
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