No. 996 in Vietnamese
làn
The Vietnamese word "làn" can mean "lane," "layer," or "row," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Làn tóc em mềm mại như gió.
Your hair is soft like the breeze.
In this sentence, 'làn' is used to describe a 'strand' or 'layer', referring to the hair being soft and gentle.
Anh ấy chạy trên làn đường bên phải.
He runs on the lane on the right.
Here, 'làn' refers to a 'lane', designating a specific division of a road for traffic.
Làn da của cô ấy rất mịn màng.
Her skin is very smooth.
In this context, 'làn' is combined with 'da' to mean 'skin', emphasizing its smoothness.
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