phiền

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Vietnamese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Sino-Vietnamese word from . Doublet of buồn.

Pronunciation[edit]

Adjective[edit]

phiền

  1. bothersome; annoying
    Synonyms: phiền nhiễu, nhiễu sự
    Phiền quá đi!
    Such a nuisance!
  2. (only in compounds) very concerned
    buồn phiềnto concern and worry
    phiền lòngto worry a lot

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Derived terms

Verb[edit]

phiền

  1. to bother; to annoy; to cause unnecessary concern