The Vietnamese word "lan" has two main meanings, and understanding these will help you use it correctly in different contexts.
In this sense, "lan" refers to the action of something spreading or extending.
In this meaning, "lan" refers to a type of flower known as an orchid, which is beautiful and often used in decorative arrangements.
For the verb "to spread," synonyms include:
For the noun "orchid," while there aren't direct synonyms in Vietnamese, you can refer to specific types of orchids by their names.