thiện
[tʰiən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) morally/ethically good, especially utilitarianly or humanitarianly good
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
người thiện/việc thiệna good person/deed
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) moral/ethical goodness, especially utilitarian or humanitarian good
Register: formal
Common questions
What does “thiện” mean?
(adjective) morally/ethically good, especially utilitarianly or humanitarianly good
Is “thiện” formal or informal?
thiện is generally formal.