No. 636 in Vietnamese
nhiên
"Nhiên" in Vietnamese means "natural" or "spontaneous."
In a sentence
Nhiên liệu được sử dụng trong động cơ rất quan trọng.
The fuel used in engines is very important.
In this sentence, 'nhiên' is part of the word 'nhiên liệu' (fuel), emphasizing resources used for energy.
Anh ấy tự nhiên cảm thấy vui vẻ khi ở gần bạn.
He naturally feels happy when near you.
Here, 'tự nhiên' translates to 'naturally,' describing a spontaneous or inherent feeling.
Sống hòa nhiên với thiên nhiên là cách tốt nhất để bảo vệ môi trường.
Living in harmony with nature is the best way to protect the environment.
In this case, 'hòa nhiên' coupled with 'thiên nhiên' implies living in accordance with the natural world.
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