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khiến

to cause

verb CEFR A2 Vietnamese
khiến to cause

Meaning

Common Collocations

khiến ai vui
make someone happy
khiến người khác tức giận
make someone angry

Examples

Tin tốt này khiến tôi vui.
This good news made me happy.
Anh ấy khiến mọi người cười.
He made everyone laugh.

Synonyms

These Vietnamese words all mean "to cause", but differ in register and usage.

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FAQ

How do you say "to cause" in Vietnamese?
"to cause" is khiến in Vietnamese.
What does khiến mean in English?
khiến means "to cause" (verb). to cause.
How is khiến pronounced?
You can listen to khiến on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is khiến used in a sentence?
For example: Tin tốt này khiến tôi vui. (This good news made me happy.); Anh ấy khiến mọi người cười. (He made everyone laugh.).

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