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lan

Pronunciation Northern /laːn˧˧/ Central /laːŋ˧˥/ Southern /laːŋ˧˧/
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to spread
Verb
to spread

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2 senses 2 meanings
Meaning
2 senses · 2 meanings
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to spread

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to spread Animals & PlantsTheme

To extend or cover a larger area over time, or to move quickly in a certain direction.

vi Ngọn lửa bắt đầu lan ra các tòa nhà lân cận.

en The fire began to spread to the neighboring buildings.

orchid

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
orchid Animals & PlantsTheme

A plant with beautiful, often brightly colored flowers of unusual shapes, commonly grown for decoration.

vi Hoa lan nở rất đẹp trong vườn nhà.

en The orchid flowers bloom beautifully in the garden.

Similar
lan rộng / lan tràn / lan tỏa / lan man …
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Use
hà lan / thái lan / đậu hà lan / lan can …
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