hạn

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The Vietnamese word "hạn" has several meanings and uses, which can be helpful to understand for new learners. Here’s a breakdown:

Basic Meanings:

1. As a noun:

   • Hạn (drought): This refers to a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water. For example, "Năm ngoái, khu vực này bị hạn lớn" means "Last year, this area experienced a severe drought."

2. As an adjective:

   • Hạn (limit): This refers to something that has restrictions or is bounded in some way. For example, "thời gian hạn chế" means "limited time."

Usage Instructions:

• When using "hạn" as a noun, it typically refers to environmental contexts or situations where water is scarce.
• When using "hạn" as an adjective, it is often paired with other nouns to describe limits, boundaries, or restrictions.

Examples:

• Drought: "Hạn hán đã ảnh hưởng đến mùa màng" (The drought has affected the crops).
• Limit: "Chúng ta phải làm trong thời gian hạn chế" (We have to work within a limited time).

Advanced Usage:

• Hạn chế: This means to limit or restrict something. For example, "Cần hạn chế việc sử dụng điện" means "We need to limit electricity use."
• Hạn mức: This refers to a quota or a set limit, often used in financial or resource contexts. For example, "Hạn mức cho vay là 100 triệu đồng" means "The loan limit is 100 million VND."

Word Variants:

• Hạn chế: To limit or restrict.
• Hạn mức: Quota or limit.
• Hạn định: Defined limit or boundary.

Different Meanings:

• Hạn can refer to both a physical limit (like a drought) and an abstract limit (like time or resources). The context in which it is used will help you understand its meaning.

Academic

adj

1. limit; term
   • không giới hạn
     without limit

noun

1. drought