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The Vietnamese word "chân" is a noun that primarily means "foot" or "leg." It can refer to both the feet at the end of your legs and the legs themselves. Here are some details to help you understand and use the word "chân" effectively:

Basic Meaning

1. Foot/Leg: Refers to the lower part of the body used for standing, walking, and running.
   • Example: "bước chân vào nhà" means "to set foot in the house."
   • Example: "con bò bị què một chân" means "a cow with a lame leg."

Usage Instructions

• You can use "chân" to describe physical parts of the body (i.e., the feet and legs).
• It is also used in idiomatic expressions and various contexts related to stability and support.

Examples

1. "chân giường": refers to the legs of a bed.
2. "chân núi": means the foot of a mountain, indicating the lower part of the mountain.
3. "kiềng ba chân": translates to a three-legged support or tripod, emphasizing stability.

Advanced Usage

• "làm chân phụ việc": This phrase means "to have a position as an assistant," or "to be an assistant." Here, "chân" implies a supportive role rather than a physical leg or foot.

Word Variants

• "chân tay": This phrase combines "chân" with "tay" (hand), referring to limbs in general.
• "chân đế": Refers to the base or pedestal of an object, emphasizing support in a broader sense.

Different Meanings

• Support or Base: "chân" can refer to the base or support of various objects (like furniture or equipment).
• Role or Position: In certain contexts, "chân" can indicate someone's role or position, especially in job titles or duties.

Synonyms

• "bàn chân": another way to say "foot," specifically highlights the flat part of the foot.
• "chi": a more formal or literary term for limbs, including legs and arms.

Academic

noun

1. Foot, leg
   • bước chân vào nhà
     to set foot in the house
   • con bò bị què một chân
     a cow with a lame leg
   • chân giừơng
     the legs of a bed, the feet of a beg
   • chân núi
     the foot of a mountain
   • kiềng ba chân
     a three-legged support, a tripod
2. Position as a member
   • làm chân phụ việc
     to have a position as an assistant, to be an assistant