No. 199 in Vietnamese
lĩnh
The Vietnamese word "lĩnh" means "to receive" or "to command," depending on context.
In a sentence
Anh ấy lĩnh lương vào ngày cuối tuần.
He receives his salary on the weekend.
In this context, 'lĩnh' means 'to receive', particularly related to obtaining a payment or compensation.
Cô ta lĩnh hội kiến thức qua sách vở.
She comprehends knowledge through books.
Here, 'lĩnh' is used in the phrase 'lĩnh hội', meaning 'to grasp' or 'to understand', indicating intellectual comprehension.
Anh ta lĩnh nhiệm vụ quan trọng.
He takes on an important task.
In this example, 'lĩnh' signifies 'to take on' or 'to accept', particularly with respect to responsibilities or tasks.
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