ăn lan

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The Vietnamese word "ăn lan" is a verb that means "to enlarge" or "to spread." It describes the action of something extending or increasing in size or area. This term can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.

Usage Instructions:

• Context: You can use "ăn lan" when talking about physical spaces, ideas, or even emotions that grow or expand.
• Form: Since it's a verb, you can use it in different tenses depending on the context of your sentence.

Example:

1. Literal: "Cái cây này ăn lan ra rất nhanh." (This tree spreads out very quickly.)
2. Figurative: "Tin đồn về sự kiện ấy đã ăn lan khắp nơi." (The rumor about that event has spread everywhere.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "ăn lan" can refer to the way ideas or trends proliferate in society. For example: - "Xu hướng thời trang mới này đang ăn lan trong giới trẻ." (This new fashion trend is spreading among young people.)

Word Variants:

• Noun Form: "sự ăn lan" (the act of spreading/enlarging)
• Adjective Form: "lan rộng" (widespread, to spread widely)

Different Meanings:

While "ăn lan" primarily means to spread or enlarge, it can also imply a sense of proliferation in a more abstract sense, such as ideas or feelings.

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verb

1. to enlarge; to spread