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Same spelling:nénnến

nên

should

particle CEFR A2 Vietnamese
nên should

Meaning

Common Collocations

nên làm
should do
nên học
should learn

Examples

Bạn nên nghỉ ngơi.
You should rest.
Tôi nên đi bây giờ.
I should go now.

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Possibility and Willingness

FAQ

How do you say "should" in Vietnamese?
"should" is nên in Vietnamese.
What does nên mean in English?
nên means "should" (particle). should.
How is nên pronounced?
You can listen to nên on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is nên used in a sentence?
For example: Bạn nên nghỉ ngơi. (You should rest.); Tôi nên đi bây giờ. (I should go now.).

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