lận

See also: Appendix:Variations of "lan"

Vietnamese

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

    Sino-Vietnamese word from 吝.

    Adjective

    lận

    1. (in limited use, as in lận đận) miserly

    Adverb

    lận

    1. (usually preceded by nữa) excessively, or even
      Nó có tới hai bố lận ― He has even two daddies.
      Ngoài hát hay, nó còn sáng tác nữa lận ― He can sing and even compose any songs.

    Etymology 2

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    Verb

    lận

    1. to stuff that which is valuable into something gently
      Synonym: dúi
      lận tiền vào túi ― to stuff money into one's pocket

    Derived terms

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