No. 857 in Vietnamese
lãng
The Vietnamese word "lãng" can mean "romantic," "forgetful," or "wandering," depending on context.
In a sentence
Anh ấy rất lãng mạn khi chuẩn bị một bữa tối dưới ánh nến.
He is very romantic when preparing a dinner under candlelight.
The word 'lãng' is used as part of the compound 'lãng mạn', meaning 'romantic' in English.
Dù thời gian có trôi qua, tôi không thể lãng quên những kỷ niệm xưa.
Even though time passes, I cannot forget the old memories.
The word 'lãng' is used as part of the compound 'lãng quên', meaning 'forget' or 'to fade away from memory'.
Khung cảnh nơi đây thật lãng đãng với những đồi núi chập chùng.
The scenery here is so serene with overlapping hills and mountains.
The word 'lãng' is used as part of the compound 'lãng đãng', describing something misty, calm, and serene.
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