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Meaning
7 senses · 4 meanings
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intact
This adjective describes an object that is in good condition, intact, and has not been damaged.
vi Chiếc đĩa này vẫn còn lành.
en This plate is still intact.
kind; gentle
This adjective is used to describe a person who is kind, mild, or has a gentle nature.
vi Bà ngoại tôi tính tình rất lành nên chưa bao giờ to tiếng với ai.
en My maternal grandmother has a very gentle nature, so she has never raised her voice at anyone.
healthy
This adjective describes food that is considered healthy, safe to eat, and beneficial for the body.
vi Rau xanh là thực phẩm rất lành.
en Green vegetables are very healthy food.
This adjective is used to describe something that is considered good, lucky, or provides an auspicious sign.
vi Đây là một điềm lành.
en This is an auspicious sign.
This adjective is used to describe a state of being healthy or free from any physical illness.
vi Anh ấy đã hoàn toàn lành mạnh.
en He is completely healthy.
In medicine, this adjective is used to describe a tumor that is not harmful or malignant.
vi Bác sĩ nói khối u đó là lành tính.
en The doctor said that tumor is benign.
heal
This verb describes the process of a wound healing or someone getting better after an illness.
vi Vết thương đang dần lành lại.
en The wound is gradually healing.