san phẳng

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The Vietnamese word "san phẳng" means "to level" or "to smooth the surface." It is often used when talking about making a surface flat or even, especially in construction or landscaping.

Usage Instructions:

• Context: "San phẳng" is commonly used in contexts related to building, road construction, or any situation where a flat surface is needed.
• Verb Form: It is a verb, so it can be used in different tenses depending on the context.

Examples:

1. Basic Example:

   • "Chúng tôi cần san phẳng mặt đất trước khi xây nhà."
   • (We need to level the ground before building the house.)

2. Construction Example:

   • "Sau khi đổ đá xuống mặt đường, công nhân san phẳng bằng xe lăn."
   • (After spreading the gravel on the road, the workers leveled it with a steamroller.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "san phẳng" can refer to not just physical surfaces but also metaphorical ones, such as leveling out difficulties or smoothing over conflicts.

Word Variants:

• San phẳng hóa: This term means "to smooth out" or "to make flat," often used in a more abstract sense.
• San phẳng bề mặt: This means "to smooth the surface," which can be used in technical contexts, like in manufacturing or design.

Different Meanings:

While "san phẳng" primarily refers to leveling surfaces, it can also imply making a situation easier or more manageable.

Synonyms:

• Làm phẳng: To make flat or smooth.
• Bằng phẳng: Flat or level (adjective).
• Phẳng: Flat (another adjective form).

Academic

1. Level, smooth the surface of
   • Đổ đá xuống mặt đường xong san phẳng bằng xe lăn
     To level with a steam-roller the macadam spread on a road surface