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khiên

Pronunciation Northern /xiən˧˧/ Central /kʰiəŋ˧˥/ Southern /kʰiəŋ˧˧/
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shield
Noun
shield

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Sense 1 Noun
shield

A shield is a piece of defensive armor held in the hand or strapped to the arm for protection.

vi Người lính đã sử dụng một chiếc khiên để tự vệ.

en The soldier used a shield to protect himself.

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