thiên
[tʰiən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to focus on; to gravitate towards
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ảnh thiên về đóng phim hơn, chứ hát thì người thân cũng chẳng dám khen quá trớn.It's true that he gravitates more towards acting, I think even his relatives would not overpraise his singing ability.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) volume of a large book
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) piece of poetry, an article, a song
Examples
曲茄𢬣捛𢧚章
没篇薄命吏強𱞐人She herself composed the song for her singing,
A heart-tearing lyric of woman’s sufferings.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “thiên” mean?
(verb) to focus on; to gravitate towards
Is “thiên” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.