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nhẹ

Pronunciation Northern /ɲɛ̰ʔ˨˩/ Central /ɲɛ̰˨˨/ Southern /ɲɛ˨˩˨/
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gentle and mild
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mild

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light

Adjective · 1 senses
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light Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Having little weight or not heavy to lift or carry.

vi Chiếc hộp này rất nhẹ, bạn có thể tự mang nó.

en This box is very light; you can carry it yourself.

gentle and mild

Adjective · 1 senses
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gentle and mild Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Gentle; soft and mild.

vi Một cơn gió nhẹ thổi qua làm rung rinh cành lá.

en A gentle breeze blew by, rustling the leaves.

mild

Adjective · 1 senses
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Being moderate in type or degree and not severe or harsh.

vi Ông ấy chỉ bị cảm nhẹ thôi.

en He only has a mild cold.

slight

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slight Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Being small in size, amount, or intensity compared to others.

vi Có một sự thay đổi nhẹ trong kế hoạch của chúng tôi.

en There is a slight change in our plan.

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