This is the 82nd most frequent Vietnamese word.
kinh
The Vietnamese word "kinh" can mean "scripture," "capital (city)," or "respect," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'kính' means 'glasses', referring to the accessory for aiding vision.
Tôi đeo kính khi đọc sách.
I wear glasses when reading books.
Here, 'kinh' is part of the word 'kinh điển', which means 'classical', often used to describe something traditional or of recognized significance.
Chùa này rất nổi tiếng với kiến trúc mang tính kinh điển.
This temple is very famous for its classical architecture.
In this sentence, 'kinh' is part of the compound 'kinh tế', which means 'economy', relating to wealth and resources.