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tán

Pronunciation Northern /taːn˧˥/ Central /ta̰ːŋ˩˧/ Southern /taːŋ˧˥/
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forest canopy
Noun
forest canopy
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3 senses
Meaning
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Noun

Sense 1 Noun
forest canopy Animals & PlantsTheme PlantsTag

The top layer of a forest consisting of interlaced branches and leaves.

vi Ánh nắng mặt trời khó có thể xuyên qua tán rừng rậm rạp.

en Sunlight can hardly penetrate the thick forest canopy.

Sense 2 Noun
parasol; sunshade Household Objects, Tools & MaintenanceTheme

A type of handheld umbrella used to protect people from the sun.

vi Cô ấy cầm một chiếc tán nhỏ để che nắng khi đi dạo ngoài trời.

en She held a small parasol to protect herself from the sun while walking outdoors.

Verb

Sense 3 Verb
to slap Core Actions & OperationTheme

The act of hitting someone with the flat part of the hand.

vi Anh ấy đã tán một cái thật mạnh vào má của kẻ trộm.

en He gave the thief a hard slap on the cheek.

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