No. 897 in Vietnamese
yên
"Yên" in Vietnamese means "peace," "quiet," or "calm."
In a sentence
Cô ấy cảm thấy rất yên bình trong khung cảnh này.
She feels very peaceful in this setting.
Here, "yên" (as part of "yên bình") refers to a state of peace and calm.
Hãy giữ cho tâm hồn của bạn luôn yên tĩnh.
Keep your mind always calm.
Here, "yên" (as part of "yên tĩnh") means quiet and tranquil, describing a serene state of mind.
Ngựa này có một chiếc yên rất thoải mái.
This horse has a very comfortable saddle.
Here, "yên" refers to a saddle, a physical object used for riding an animal like a horse.
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