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Meaning
5 senses · 3 meanings
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close
Describing a relationship that is very near and involves deep affection.
vi Họ là những người bạn rất thân của tôi.
en They are very close friends of mine.
closely related
Having a close relationship by blood or family ties.
vi Bác ấy là chỗ họ thân với gia đình tôi.
en He is a close relative of my family.
torso
The main part of the body excluding the head and limbs.
vi Vết thương nằm ở phần thân của con vật.
en The wound is located on the animal's torso.
The main woody stem of a tree from which branches grow.
The part of a plant that supports leaves and transports nutrients.
Similar
thán / thần / thăn / thận …
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Use
bản thân / thân thể / thân xác / thân thiết …
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Questions and answers
What does “thân” mean?
In English, “thân” can mean “close” or “torso”, depending on the sense.
How do the meanings of “thân” differ?
- “close”: Describing a relationship that is very near and involves deep affection.
- “torso”: The main part of the body excluding the head and limbs.