ngẫu nhiên

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Vietnamese

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Etymology

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Sino-Vietnamese word from 偶然. Compare Japanese 偶然 (gūzen). Can be used as an adjective or adverb.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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ngẫu nhiên

  1. random
  2. accidental, by accident, by chance, unexpected
  3. (dialectical philosophy) contingent