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The Vietnamese word "kín" is an adjective that primarily means "secret" or "private." It can describe something that is not meant to be shared with others or is kept hidden.

Basic Meanings:
  1. Secret/Private: When something is "kín," it is not open to everyone, and it is meant to be kept confidential.

    • Example: "Hội kín" means "secret society," referring to a group that keeps its activities private.
  2. Tight/Closed: "Kín" can also mean tight or closed, indicating that something is not open or has no gaps.

    • Example: "Đóng kín" means "to close tight," like when you close a lid securely.
Usage Instructions:
  • Use "kín" when you want to describe something that is hidden or not for public knowledge.
  • You can also use it to describe physical objects that are tightly closed or sealed.
Advanced Usage:
  • In more complex contexts, "kín" can relate to concepts of privacy in personal relationships or confidential information in professional settings.
Word Variants:
  • Kín mít: This phrase can mean "secretive" or someone who keeps things to themselves.
  • Kín đáo: This term means discreet or reserved, often used to describe a person who is careful about what they share.
Different Meanings:
  • While "kín" primarily refers to secrecy or tightness, in some contexts, it may also describe an atmosphere or environment that feels closed off or exclusive.
Synonyms:
  • Bí mật: This means "secret" and is often used interchangeably with "kín."
  • Riêng tư: This means "private," often used in personal contexts.
  • Chặt chẽ: This means "tight" and can describe the closeness or security of something (like a lock).
Example Sentences:
  1. Kín: "Họ đã tổ chức một cuộc họp kín." (They held a secret meeting.) 2.
adj
  1. secret; private
    • hội kín
      secret society
  2. Tight
    • đóng kín
      to close tight

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