No. 398 in Vietnamese
bình
The Vietnamese word "bình" can mean "bottle," "jar," "vase," "calm," or "peace," depending on context.
In a sentence
Cái bình này rất đẹp.
This vase is very beautiful.
In this context, 'bình' refers to a container, typically used for flowers or decoration.
Trời hôm nay rất bình yên.
The sky is very peaceful today.
Here, 'bình' is part of the phrase 'bình yên' meaning 'peaceful, calm'.
Bình nóng lạnh của nhà tôi bị hỏng.
My home's water heater is broken.
In this sentence, 'bình' is used to mean a 'device or container', specifically a water heater.
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