ven
[vɛn˧˧]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) shore; bank; side
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
vùng ven biểncoastal area
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Register: informal
Examples
bắt vento find a vein (for injection)
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ven” mean?
(noun) shore; bank; side
Is “ven” formal or informal?
ven is generally informal.