khan
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Something is dry when it is completely free from moisture or has become empty of water.
vi Dòng suối đã cạn khan vào mùa hè nóng nực.
en The stream dried up during the hot summer.
Something is scarce when there is not enough of it available to meet the current demand.
vi Hàng hóa trở nên khan hiếm do nhu cầu tăng cao.
en Goods become rare because of the high demand.
An anhydrous substance is a chemical compound that does not contain any water molecules.
vi Muối khan là loại muối không có nước.
en Anhydrous salt is a type of salt that contains no water.
A hoarse voice sounds rough and quiet, usually because of a sore throat or shouting.
vi Giọng của anh ấy đã bị khan sau buổi cổ vũ nhiệt tình.
en His voice became hoarse after the enthusiastic cheering.