chăn

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The Vietnamese word "chăn" has two main meanings: as a noun and as a verb. Let's explore both meanings in detail.

Noun Meaning:

1. Chăn (Blanket):
   • In this context, "chăn" refers to a blanket, which is a piece of fabric used for warmth or covering while sleeping.
   • Variants:
   • Usage: You can use "chăn" when talking about bedding or describing what you use to keep warm at night.
   • Example: "Tôi cần một cái chăn ấm." (I need a warm blanket.)

Verb Meaning:

1. Chăn (To Tend/Graze):
   • As a verb, "chăn" means to tend, graze, pasture, or herd animals.
   • Usage Instructions: You can use "chăn" to describe activities related to caring for livestock or animals.
   • Examples:

Advanced Usage:

• The verb "chăn" can also imply a nurturing or caring role beyond just animals, such as looking after children or even taking care of a garden in some contexts.
• In a broader context, "chăn" can convey the idea of stewardship over something, whether it’s animals, children, or plants.

Synonyms:

• For the noun meaning (blanket), synonyms might include "mền" (a type of blanket) or "khăn" (which can mean cloth or towel, but not specifically a blanket).
• For the verb meaning, synonyms could include "nuôi" (to raise) or "chăm sóc" (to take care of).

Different Meanings:

• While the predominant meanings are as a blanket and as a verb for tending animals, "chăn" can have different interpretations based on context, especially in farming or caregiving scenarios.

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noun

1. Blanket
   • chăn len
     a woolen blanket
   • chăn bông
     a padded cotton blanket

verb

1. To tend, to graze, to pasture, to herd
   • chăn bò
     to tend oxen, to graze oxen
   • chăn ngỗng
     to tend geese
   • chăn trẻ
     to tend (farm) children
2. To breed, to raise (nói về tằm)
   • chăn tằm
     to breed silkworm