thiên

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The Vietnamese word "thiên" has several meanings and can be used in different contexts. Here’s an easy-to-understand breakdown for new learners:

1. Noun Usage

• Meaning: "Thiên" can refer to a part or piece of literature, poetry, or essays. It is often used in the context of written works.
• Example:
  • "Bài thơ này được chia thành ba thiên." (This poem is divided into three parts.)

2. Verb Usage

• Meaning: As a verb, "thiên" can mean to move or to tilt towards something.
• Example:
  • "Cái bàn này thiên về bên trái." (This table is tilted to the left.)

3. Adjective Usage

• Meaning: When used as an adjective, "thiên" describes something that is inclined to or prone to a certain behavior or condition.
• Example:
  • "Cô ấy thiên về nghệ thuật." (She is inclined towards art.)

4. Advanced Usage

• In a more literary context, "thiên" can be used to describe sections of a larger work, especially in poetry or essays. It reflects the structure and organization of literary pieces.
• Example: "Mỗi thiên trong sách này đều có một chủ đề riêng." (Each section in this book has its own theme.)

5. Word Variants

• "Thiên" can be combined with other words to create phrases. For example:
  • "Thiên nhiên" (nature)
  • "Thiên đường" (paradise)

6. Different Meanings

• In different contexts, "thiên" can also refer to "thousand" (số từ thousand) when used in numerical terms.
• Example: "Một thiên năm" (one thousand five).

7. Synonyms

• Depending on the context, synonyms for "thiên" can include:
  • For the noun meaning: "phần" (part), "bộ" (section).
  • For the adjective meaning: "có khuynh hướng" (having a tendency).

Summary

"Thiên" is a versatile word in Vietnamese that can describe parts of literary works, indicate movement or inclination, and even refer to quantities.

Academic

noun

1. section, part piece of (literature, poem, essay)

số từ

1. thousand

verb

1. to move

adj

1. inclined to, prone to