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trìu mến

Pronunciation Northern /ʨi̤w˨˩ men˧˥/ Central /tʂiw˧˧ mḛn˩˧/ Southern /tʂiw˨˩ məːŋ˧˥/
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affectionate
Adjective
affectionate

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Meaning
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Sense 1 Adjective
affectionate

Showing feelings of love and care through gentle actions, words, or a kind expression on one's face.

vi Người mẹ nhìn con mình với ánh mắt trìu mến.

en The mother looked at her child with an affectionate gaze.

Parts
mến / A compound of trìu ← heavy”) + mến
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OriginA compound of trìu ← heavy”) + mến

Similar
thương mến / yêu mến / thân mến / quý mến …
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mến thương / mến yêu / mến mộ / mến phục
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