No. 110 in Vietnamese
liên
The Vietnamese word "liên" means "connect" or "link."
In a sentence
Cô ấy là một liên lạc viên cho tổ chức đó.
She is a liaison for that organization.
Here, 'liên' is part of the compound word 'liên lạc', meaning 'contact' or 'liaison', describing a person facilitating communication.
Hai quốc gia đã thiết lập mối quan hệ liên kết mới.
The two nations have established a new cooperative relationship.
In this context, 'liên' contributes to 'liên kết', which means 'link' or 'connection', indicating a bond or partnership.
Bài hát này đã tạo nên một cảm giác liên quan đặc biệt.
This song created a special feeling of relevance.
Here, 'liên' in 'liên quan' means related or relevant, showing association.
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