No. 623 in Vietnamese
sea
The Vietnamese word for "sea" is "biển," meaning a large body of saltwater covering Earth's surface.
In a sentence
Việt Nam có một đường bờ biển dài.
Vietnam has a long coastline.
Here, 'biển' is used to indicate the sea in terms of geography, emphasizing its physical extent.
Tôi thích nghe tiếng sóng biển vào ban đêm.
I like to hear the sound of sea waves at night.
'Biển' here refers to the sea as a natural source of calming sounds, denoting its sensory attribute.
Chúng ta có thể ra biển vào cuối tuần để chơi thể thao.
We can go to the sea this weekend to play sports.
In this context, 'biển' refers to the sea as a destination or a place for leisure activities.
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