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gian

Pronunciation Northern /zaːn˧˧/ Central /jaːŋ˧˥/ Southern /jaːŋ˧˧/
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room
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Meaning
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Noun

Sense 1 Noun
room Daily Routine & Home LifeTheme Places, Buildings & Public ServicesTheme Things at homeTag

A separate section or space within a building or a larger structure.

vi Căn nhà cổ này có ba gian rộng rãi để tiếp khách.

en This ancient house has three spacious rooms for receiving guests.

Adjective

Sense 2 Adjective
evil Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

Having a character that is morally bad, cruel, or intending to cause harm.

vi Hắn ta nảy sinh một ý đồ gian nhằm gây hại cho người khác.

en He developed an evil intention to harm others.

Sense 3 Adjective
dishonest Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

Tending to lie, cheat, or deceive and not being trustworthy or sincere.

vi Chúng ta không nên tin tưởng những người có tính cách gian.

en We should not trust people who have a dishonest character.

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gian 間
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gian tế / gian nan / gian hiểm / gian thương …
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thời gian / không gian / gian hàng / thế gian …
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