kênh

[kəjŋ̟˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) canal; waterway

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kênh đào; đường thủy

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) channel

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kênh truyền hình

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Sense 3

Meaning · English

(verb) to slightly raise one end or side of a heavy object

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nâng nhẹ một đầu hoặc một bên của vật nặng

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Sense 4

Meaning · English

(adjective) not even; warped; shaky; unsteady

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

không đều; cong; rung lắc

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Equivalents & related

Common questions

What does “kênh” mean?

(noun) canal; waterway

Is “kênh” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

What is the closest equivalent?

“băng tần” (Tiếng Việt) — same word, different era.

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