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văn

Pronunciation Northern /van˧˧/ Central /jaŋ˧˥/ Southern /jaŋ˧˧/
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writing
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literature

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writing

Noun · 1 senses
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writing Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

Writing or prose that uses written language to express ideas, feelings, or information.

vi Bài văn của cô ấy rất cảm động.

en Her essay is very moving.

literature

Noun · 1 senses
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literature Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

A shortened form of the word văn học, referring to written works that hold significant artistic or cultural value.

vi Tôi rất thích học văn ở trường.

en I really like studying literature at school.

Vietnamese (school subject)

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
Vietnamese (school subject) School & EducationTheme

A shortened form of the term ngữ văn, which is a school subject focused on language and literature.

vi Hôm nay chúng tôi có tiết văn đầu tiên.

en Today we have our first literature class.

writing style

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Sense 1 Noun
writing style Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

The way words, sentences, and expression are used to create a style in writing or speech.

vi Văn bản này dùng lối văn trang trọng.

en This text uses a formal style of language.

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