phiền

Vietnamese

Etymology

    Sino-Vietnamese word from 煩. Doublet of buồn.

    Pronunciation

    Adjective

    phiền

    1. bothersome; annoying
      Synonyms: phiền nhiễu, nhiễu sự
      Phiền quá đi!
      Such a nuisance!
    2. (only in compounds) very concerned
      buồn phiền ― to concern and worry
      phiền lòng ― to worry a lot

    Derived terms

    Verb

    phiền

    1. to bother; to annoy; to cause unnecessary concern
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