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The Vietnamese word "săng" is a noun that means "coffin" in English. A coffin is a box or container in which a dead body is placed for burial or cremation.

Usage Instructions:

• "Săng" is used in contexts related to funerals, death, and burial practices. It is a serious word, so it is important to use it respectfully.

Example:

• "Người ta đã chuẩn bị một cái săn để chôn cất ông." (They prepared a coffin to bury him.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "săng" can be used in phrases discussing cultural practices surrounding death. For example: - "Trong văn hóa Việt Nam, săn thường được trang trí đẹp mắt để thể hiện sự tôn trọng đối với người đã khuất."
(In Vietnamese culture, coffins are often beautifully decorated to show respect for the deceased.)

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "săng" as it is a specific term; however, you may encounter related terms like "hòm" (box) or "hòm đựng xác" (body box), which can refer to coffins in different contexts.

Different Meanings:

While "săng" specifically means coffin, it is important to note that in some regions or contexts, it may be used more broadly to refer to any type of container that holds something, but this is less common.

Synonyms:

• "Hòm" ( box, often used synonymously with "săng" in reference to coffins).
• "Quan tài" (more formal term for coffin).

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noun

1. coffin