This is the 623rd most frequent Vietnamese word.
sea
The Vietnamese word for "sea" is "biển," meaning a large body of saltwater covering Earth's surface.
Here, 'biển' is used to indicate the sea in terms of geography, emphasizing its physical extent.
Việt Nam có một đường bờ biển dài.
Vietnam has a long coastline.
In this context, 'biển' refers to the sea as a destination or a place for leisure activities.
Chúng ta có thể ra biển vào cuối tuần để chơi thể thao.
We can go to the sea this weekend to play sports.
'Biển' here refers to the sea as a natural source of calming sounds, denoting its sensory attribute.