Vietnamese edit

Etymology edit

Sino-Vietnamese word from . Doublet of buồn.

Pronunciation edit

Adjective edit

phiền

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

See also edit

Derived terms

Verb edit

phiền

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