lây

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The Vietnamese word "lây" is a verb that primarily means "to spread," "to infect," or "to communicate." It is often used in the context of diseases or illnesses, indicating the transmission of something harmful from one person to another.

Usage Instructions:

• "Lây" is commonly used when talking about diseases. You can use it to describe how an illness can be passed from one person to another.
• It can also be used more generally to refer to the spread of ideas or emotions, though this is less common.

Example Sentences:

1. Lây bệnh cho ai - "to infect someone with a disease"

   • Example: "Anh ấy đã lây bệnh cho tôi." (He infected me with his illness.)

2. Lây lan virus - "to spread a virus"

   • Example: "Virus này có thể lây lan rất nhanh." (This virus can spread very quickly.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Lây" can also be used metaphorically to describe the spread of feelings or behaviors. For instance, you might say:
  • Lây sự vui vẻ - "to spread happiness"
  • Example: "Cô ấy luôn lây sự vui vẻ cho mọi người xung quanh." (She always spreads happiness to those around her.)

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "lây," but you might encounter phrases or compounds that include it, such as:
  • Lây lan - "to spread widely" (used for diseases or ideas)
  • Lây nhiễm - "to become infected" (often used in medical contexts)

Different Meanings:

• While "lây" is primarily associated with infection or transmission, it can also imply the idea of "contagion" in terms of emotions or behaviors, although this usage is less common.

Academic

verb

1. to spread; to infect; to communicate
   • lây bệnh cho ai
     to infect someone with a disease