No. 161 in Vietnamese
hàn
The Vietnamese word "hàn" can mean "limit," "restriction," or "welding," depending on context.
In a sentence
Anh ấy là một thợ hàn giỏi.
He is a skilled welder.
In this sentence, 'hàn' refers to the act of welding, indicating the profession of welding.
Chúng tôi hàn lại đường ống bị hỏng.
We welded the broken pipe.
Here, 'hàn' is used as a verb describing the action of welding to repair an object.
Mùa đông làm nước trong hồ bị hàn kín.
Winter causes the water in the lake to seal solid.
In this example, 'hàn' conveys the sense of being sealed or solid, reflecting a colder context.
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