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Pronunciation Northern /kiəŋ˧˥/ Central /kiə̰ŋ˩˧/ Southern /kiəŋ˧˥/
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glasses (Southern dialect)
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glasses (Southern dialect)
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2 senses
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Sense 1 Noun
glasses (Southern dialect) Household Objects, Tools & MaintenanceTheme

A Southern Vietnamese term for eyeglasses used to correct vision or protect the eyes.

vi Ông ngoại tôi luôn phải đeo kiếng khi đọc báo.

en My grandfather always has to wear eyeglasses when reading the newspaper.

Sense 2 Noun
mirror Household Objects, Tools & MaintenanceTheme

A smooth surface that reflects light and forms an image of objects in front of it.

vi Cô ấy đứng trước kiếng để chải chuốt lại mái tóc.

en She stood in front of the mirror to tidy up her hair.

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