nên

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The Vietnamese word "nên" has a couple of important meanings and uses that are essential for learners to understand. Here’s a breakdown:

Basic Meaning

1. As a Verb (Ought to/Should):

   • "Nên" is often used to express advice or recommendation. It means "should" or "ought to." It implies that something is a good idea or advisable.
   • Example:
   • This usage suggests that learning Vietnamese is beneficial.

2. As a Noun (Candle):

   • "Nên" can also mean "candle." This usage is less common but is still important to know.
   • Example:

Usage Instructions

• When using "nên" as a verb, it typically precedes the action verb. It’s commonly used in sentences where you are giving advice or suggesting something to someone.
• As a noun, "nên" can be used in everyday contexts, especially related to lighting or celebrations.

Advanced Usage

• You can use "nên" in more complex sentences to express conditional advice. For instance:
  • "Nếu bạn muốn giỏi tiếng Việt, bạn nên luyện tập mỗi ngày."
  • (If you want to be good at Vietnamese, you should practice every day.)

Word Variants

• "Nên" does not have direct variants but can be used in different tenses or contexts:
  • Nên + verb: to give advice (e.g., "nên đi" - should go).
  • Nên + noun: used as a noun (e.g., "cây nên" - candle).

Different Meanings

• The primary meanings of "nên" are as a verb (to advise) and as a noun (candle). It does not have many other meanings, but context is key to understanding which meaning is intended.

Synonyms

• For "nên" (as a verb):
  • Phải: must, have to
  • Nên has a softer implication than "phải," which is more forceful.

Additional Notes

• "Nên" is often used in conversation to give friendly advice or suggestions. It’s a polite way to guide someone on what they could do.
• Remember, when using "nên," it’s often about what is advisable rather than what is mandatory, so it carries a sense of recommendation rather than obligation.

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verb

1. ought tọ
   • anh nên đi chơi
     You ought to go to play. should, had beeter. 2- to become

noun

1. candle