lá chắn

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The Vietnamese word "lá chắn" translates to "shield" in English. It is a noun used to describe a protective barrier that can physically guard someone or something from harm or danger.

Basic Explanation:

• Meaning: "Lá chắn" refers to an object that provides protection, similar to how a shield is used in battles to defend against attacks.

Usage Instructions:

1. In Everyday Conversation: You can use "lá chắn" when discussing anything that offers protection, whether it's a physical object or a metaphorical concept.
2. In Literature or Stories: It might be used to describe characters or elements that protect others, such as a hero's shield or even emotional defenses.

Example Sentence:

• "Người lính cầm lá chắn để bảo vệ bản thân khỏi những mũi tên." (The soldier held a shield to protect himself from the arrows.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a metaphorical sense, "lá chắn" can describe emotional or social defenses, such as someone’s personality traits that protect them from emotional harm. For instance: "Cô ấy đã xây dựng một lá chắn để không bị tổn thương bởi những lời chỉ trích." (She has built a shield to avoid being hurt by criticism.)

Word Variants:

• The word "lá" means "leaf" but in this context, it refers to the flat, broad aspect of a shield.
• "Chắn" means "to block" or "to guard."

Different Meanings:

While "lá chắn" primarily means "shield," it can also imply a barrier or protection in various contexts, such as: - In security contexts: "lá chắn an ninh" (security shield) - In discussions about health: "lá chắn miễn dịch" (immune shield)

Synonyms:

• Bức tường: (wall) – something that provides protection or defense.
• Vỏ bọc: (covering) – which can also refer to a protective layer, though it may imply a more superficial protection.

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noun

1. shield