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cán

Pronunciation Northern /kaːn˧˥/ Central /ka̰ːŋ˩˧/ Southern /kaːŋ˧˥/
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handle
Noun
handle
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handle

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
handle or grip Kitchenware & ToolsTheme Things at homeTag

The part of a tool or object that is designed to be held.

vi Cái cán dao này được làm bằng gỗ.

en This knife handle is made of wood.

flatten

Verb · 2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to flatten or crush

To make something flat or thin by pressing a heavy rolling object over it.

vi Người thợ dùng máy để cán mỏng miếng kim loại.

en The worker uses a machine to roll the metal sheet thin.

Sense 2 Verb
to run over

To run over or press over something or a living being, usually said of vehicles.

vi Chiếc xe vừa cán qua một cành cây khô.

en The car just ran over a dry branch.

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cận / cấn / cản / cẩn …
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công cán / tài cán / cộm cán / cán chu phìn …
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