lăn lộn

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The Vietnamese word "lăn lộn" is a verb that means to toss about or to throw oneself about. It can describe a physical action of rolling or tumbling, but it can also have emotional or metaphorical meanings.

Basic Meaning

• Physical Context: It can refer to someone rolling on the ground, like a child playing or an animal frolicking.
• Emotional Context: It can express a sense of struggle, restlessness, or being in a state of turmoil.

Usage Instructions

• In Conversation: You can use "lăn lộn" to describe physical actions, such as playing or wrestling on the ground. Additionally, it can be used to express emotional struggles, such as feeling restless or anxious in a situation.

Examples

1. Physical: "Trẻ con lăn lộn trên cỏ." (The children are rolling around on the grass.)
2. Emotional: "Tôi lăn lộn suốt đêm vì lo lắng về kỳ thi." (I tossed and turned all night because I was worried about the exam.)

Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, "lăn lộn" can also describe the struggles faced in life or in certain situations, such as: - "Lăn lộn trong công việc" (Struggling in work) - "Lăn lộn giữa những khó khăn" (Wrestling with difficulties)

Word Variants

• Lăn: This means "to roll."
• Lộn: This means "to tumble" or "to turn over." Both parts contribute to the overall meaning of "lăn lộn."

Different Meanings

• While "lăn lộn" primarily refers to physical and emotional tossing, it can also imply a sense of chaos or confusion in situations, such as “lăn lộn trong suy nghĩ” (tossing about in thoughts).

Synonyms

• Lăn: roll
• Rơi: fall
• Chao đảo: sway or wobbleThese synonyms can be used in similar contexts but may have slightly different nuances.

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verb

1. to toss about; to throw oneself about