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lan

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The Vietnamese word "lan" has two main meanings, and understanding these will help you use it correctly in different contexts.

1. As a Verb: "to spread"

In this sense, "lan" refers to the action of something spreading or extending.

2. As a Noun: "orchid"

In this meaning, "lan" refers to a type of flower known as an orchid, which is beautiful and often used in decorative arrangements.

Word Variants:
  • In botanical contexts, you might see "lan" combined with other words to describe different types of orchids, such as:
    • Lan rừng (wild orchids)
    • Lan công chúa (princess orchid)
Different Meanings:
  • Remember that "lan" can mean both "to spread" and "orchid," so context is key to determining which meaning is intended.
Synonyms:
  • For the verb "to spread," synonyms include:

    • truyền (to transmit)
    • phát tán (to disseminate)
  • For the noun "orchid," while there aren't direct synonyms in Vietnamese, you can refer to specific types of orchids by their names.

verb
  1. to pread; to run
    • lửa cháy lan qua nhà bên cạnh
      The fire spread to next house
noun
  1. orchid
    • loài lan
      orchideae

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