No. 649 in Vietnamese
an
The Vietnamese word "an" means "peaceful" or "safe."
In a sentence
Tôi cảm thấy an vui khi sống cùng gia đình.
I feel at peace living with my family.
In this sentence, "an" is part of the term "an vui," which means peaceful and joyful, indicating a sense of emotional tranquility.
Ngôi làng nhỏ này rất an toàn và yên bình.
This small village is very safe and peaceful.
Here, "an" is used in the word "an toàn," meaning "safe," implying freedom from danger or harm.
Học sinh cần một môi trường học tập an lành để phát triển.
Students need a calm and healthy learning environment to develop.
In this context, "an" is used in "an lành," indicating a calm and wholesome state beneficial for growth or well-being.
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