No. 248 in Vietnamese
bên
The Vietnamese word "bên" means "side" or "beside."
In a sentence
Tôi ngồi bên cửa sổ để đọc sách.
I sit by the window to read a book.
The word "bên" is used to refer to a location or position next to or beside something, in this case, beside the window.
Bên phía cha, tôi có hai anh chị em.
On my father's side, I have two siblings.
The word "bên" is used to specify a relational side or aspect, here referring to the paternal lineage.
Chúng ta nên hỗ trợ bên yếu hơn trong cuộc thảo luận.
We should support the weaker side in the discussion.
The word "bên" is used to denote a figurative side or party involved, in this case, in a discussion or argument.
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