duyên

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Vietnamese

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Alternative forms

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  • (Southern Vietnam, obsolete) doan

Etymology

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Sino-Vietnamese word from (fate).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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duyên

  1. the predestined tie that is believed to have people meet each other
    duyên sốthe tying of fate
    Có duyên thì sẽ có ngày gặp lại.
    If we're tied by fate, we'll meet again soon.
  2. tact, charm or grace
    nói năng có duyêncharmingly eloquent

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