kén

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The Vietnamese word "kén" has a couple of different meanings, depending on the context in which it is used. Here’s a breakdown for you:

Meanings:

1. Noun: Cocoon

   • In this sense, "kén" refers to the protective casing that some insects, like silkworms, create for themselves during their pupal stage. It is a structure that helps them develop into their adult form.

2. Noun: Follicle

   • "Kén" can also refer to a follicle, which is a small sac in the body (like those that produce hair or eggs).

3. Verb: To Choose; To Select

   • As a verb, "kén" means to choose or select something or someone carefully.

4. Phrase: "kén chồng"

   • This phrase means "to choose a husband." It implies being selective or careful about whom to marry.

Advanced Usage:

• "Kén" can be used in more abstract contexts to indicate being selective or picky about various choices, not just in marriage.

  • "Anh ấy kén chọn món ăn." (He is picky about food.)

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "kén," but you can combine it with other words to create phrases or compound nouns. For example, you might see "kén tằm" (silkworm cocoon).

Different Meanings:

• In addition to the meanings listed, "kén" can also be associated with being selective in a broader sense. In informal contexts, it might refer to being choosy or difficult to please.

Synonyms:

• For the noun meaning (cocoon), synonyms might include "kén tằm" (silkworm cocoon).
• For the verb meaning (to choose), synonyms include "chọn" (to select) or "lựa" (to choose).

Summary:

The word "kén" can refer to a cocoon in nature or to the act of choosing or selecting carefully.

Academic

noun

1. cocoon; follicle

verb

1. to choose; to select
   • kén chồng
     to choose a husband