tiện
Pronunciation
Northern
/tiə̰ʔn˨˩/
Central
/tiə̰ŋ˨˨/
Southern
/tiəŋ˨˩˨/
convenient
3 senses
3 meanings
Adjective
convenient
Adverb
while you're at it
Verb
to lathe
Details
3 senses · 3 meanings
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Details
3 senses · 3 meanings
convenient
Sense 1
Adjective
convenient; simple
Properties & States
Describing something that is suitable for a particular purpose or easy to use.
vi Cửa hàng này rất tiện cho việc mua sắm.
en This shop is very convenient for shopping.
while you're at it
Sense 1
Adverb
while doing something else
Used to suggest doing an additional task while performing a primary action.
vi Tiện đường đi làm, tôi sẽ ghé qua bưu điện.
en Since it is on my way to work, I will stop by the post office.
to lathe
Sense 1
Verb
to lathe; to turn
To shape or carve an object by rotating it against a cutting tool.
vi Ông ấy đang tiện một chiếc chân bàn bằng gỗ.
en He is turning a wooden table leg on a lathe.