This is the 713th most frequent Vietnamese word.
điển
The Vietnamese word "điển" means "classic," "canonical," or "typical example."
The word 'điển' in this context is part of the term 'điển trai' which means 'handsome.' It is commonly used to describe someone's physical appearance favorably, specifically for males.
Anh ấy là một người điển trai.
He is a handsome person.
In this instance, 'điển' is used in 'từ điển,' meaning 'dictionary.' It refers to a reference book or online resource used to look up meanings of words.
Cuốn từ điển này rất hữu ích khi học tiếng Việt.
This dictionary is very helpful when learning Vietnamese.
Here, 'điển' is part of 'điển hình,' which translates to 'classic' or 'archetype.' It is used to denote something that serves as a typical example of its kind.