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niệm

Pronunciation Northern /niə̰ʔm˨˩/ Central /niə̰m˨˨/ Southern /niəm˨˩˨/
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to recite
Verb
to recite
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2 senses
Meaning
2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to recite Core ActionsTheme

To recite prayers, mantras, or the names of deities, usually for spiritual focus or religious devotion.

vi Bà tôi thường ngồi niệm Phật vào mỗi buổi sáng.

en My grandmother often sits and recites prayers every morning.

Sense 2 Verb
to chant

To sing or shout a word or phrase repeatedly, often as part of a religious ceremony.

vi Các nhà sư đang niệm kinh trong buổi lễ.

en The monks are chanting prayers during the ceremony.

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niệm
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Similar
niềm / niệm Phật / niệm phật đường / niệm chú …
Use
lưu niệm / kỉ niệm / tưởng niệm / tâm niệm …
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