Definition

1. Noun:

   • Female phoenix: In Vietnamese mythology and literature, "loan" refers specifically to the female counterpart of the phoenix (phượng), a mythical bird symbolizing grace, beauty, and nobility. It is often paired with "phượng" (male phoenix) to represent a harmonious couple.

2. Verb (archaic/formal abbreviation):

   • To announce / to report: An abbreviated form of "loan báo." It means to convey or announce news or information, typically of importance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong tranh cổ, loan và phượng thường bay bên nhau. (In ancient paintings, the female and male phoenixes often fly together.)
• Verb:
  • Sứ giả loan tin thắng trận khắp kinh thành. (The messenger announced the victory news throughout the capital.)

Advanced Usage

• "loan phượng": A phrase denoting a pair of phoenixes (female and male), used metaphorically for a blissful, harmonious married couple or a perfect match.
  • Họ đúng là đôi loan phượng. (They are truly a harmonious phoenix couple.)

Variants and Related Words

• Loan báo (v): to announce, to proclaim formally.
  • Chính phủ sẽ loan báo quyết định mới. (The government will announce the new decision.)

Synonyms

• Noun: female phoenix.
• Verb (for "loan báo"): to announce, to report, to proclaim.

Related Idioms

• Loan phượng hòa minh: Literally "the female and male phoenixes singing in harmony," symbolizing marital harmony and happiness.
  • Cầu chúc đôi trẻ loan phượng hòa minh. (We wish the young couple marital harmony.)