lằn

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The Vietnamese word "lằn" primarily means "fold" or "wrinkle." It is used to describe a line or crease that appears in a surface, often referring to fabric, skin, or paper.

Basic Meaning:

• Noun: A "lằn" is a fold or wrinkle that you can see on a surface. For example, when you fold a piece of cloth, the area where the cloth bends creates a "lằn."

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "lằn" to describe any type of fold, whether on clothing, bedsheets, or even in paper.
• It can also refer to wrinkles on skin, especially as a person ages.

Example Sentences:

1. On fabric: "Chiếc áo này có nhiều lằn." (This shirt has many wrinkles.)
2. On skin: "Khi lớn tuổi, da sẽ có nhiều lằn." (As we age, the skin will have more wrinkles.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "lằn" can also be used metaphorically to describe complexities or difficulties in a situation. For example: - "Cuộc sống có nhiều lằn, nhưng luôn có cách vượt qua." (Life has many folds, but there is always a way to overcome them.)

Word Variants:

• Lằn lặn: This can refer to being wrinkled or creased in a more descriptive manner, often used in literature or poetry.
• Lằn nhăn: This is another variant that specifically refers to fine wrinkles or creases.

Different Meanings:

While "lằn" specifically refers to folds or wrinkles in a physical sense, it can also imply complications or intricacies in a broader context, as mentioned above.

Synonyms:

• Nếp gấp: This means "fold" and is often used interchangeably with "lằn" when referring to fabric or paper.
• Nếp nhăn: This specifically refers to "wrinkles" on skin.

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noun

1. fold; wrinkle