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từ thiện

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Hanoi [tɨ˨˩ tʰiən˧˨ʔ]Huế [tɨ˦˩ tʰiəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tɨ˨˩ tʰiəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
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từ thiện means charitable; philanthropic.

Chinese characters: 慈善

Meanings of từ thiện in English

Adjective

  1. charitable; philanthropic

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 慈善.

Frequently asked questions

What does từ thiện mean in English?

từ thiện (adjective) means "charitable; philanthropic".

How do you pronounce từ thiện?

IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˨˩ tʰiən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩ tʰiəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: từ — falling tone (huyền), thiện — heavy tone (nặng).

Is từ thiện a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. từ thiện is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 慈善.

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