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Meaning
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Verb
To ask someone for something in a very humble and emotional way, especially when one is desperate or in a difficult situation.
vi Tôi van anh hãy tha cho nó một lần.
en I beg you to forgive him just this once.
Noun
A mechanical device that controls the flow of liquids, gases, or other materials through a pipe by opening, closing, or obstructing it.
vi Bạn cần vặn chặt cái van này để ngăn nước chảy.
en You need to tighten this valve to stop the water from flowing.
A type of ballroom dance with a fast three-beat rhythm, or the piece of music that is played for this specific style of dancing.
vi Họ đang cùng nhau nhảy một điệu van.
en They are dancing a waltz together.