lon
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- Can; tin (UK): A small container, typically made of metal, used for preserving food or beverages, such as milk, beer, or soda.
- Stripe; chevron: A badge or insignia of military rank, worn on the uniform.
- Small earthenware pot: A traditional small container or mortar made of pottery, used for holding food, pounding ingredients, or as a measure.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Container):
- Anh ấy uống một lon bia. (He drinks a can of beer.)
- Hãy mua hai lon sữa đặc. (Please buy two cans of condensed milk.)
- Noun (Military Insignia):
- Người lính mới được thăng cấp và gắn lon. (The soldier was promoted and received his stripes.)
- Noun (Earthenware Pot):
- Bà dùng lon bằng sành để giã gia vị. (She uses a small earthenware mortar to pound spices.)
Advanced Usage
- "lon sữa": Specifically refers to a milk can or tin.
- Lon sữa bò này còn hạn sử dụng. (This can of cow's milk is still within its expiry date.)
- "lon nước gạo": Refers to a small earthenware pot for holding rice water.
- Lon nước gạo được đặt trên bàn thờ. (The small pot of rice water is placed on the altar.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bia lon (n): Canned beer.
- Quán bán nhiều loại bia lon. (The shop sells many types of canned beer.)
- Đeo lon (v): To wear military rank insignia.
- Anh ấy tự hào được đeo lon thiếu tá. (He is proud to wear the rank of major.)
Synonyms
- Can/Tin: A sealed metal container for food or drink.
- Insignia: A badge or emblem indicating military rank.
- Pot/Jar: A small container, often made of clay.
Related Idioms
- Lột lon: To be demoted or stripped of military rank.
- Vì vi phạm kỷ luật, ông ta bị lột lon. (Due to disciplinary violation, he was stripped of his rank.)
- Gắn lon: To be promoted (in a military context).
- Sau chiến công, anh được gắn lon. (After the battle achievement, he was promoted.)