No. 88 in Vietnamese
quan
The Vietnamese word "quan" can mean "official," "government official," or "military officer," depending on context.
In a sentence
Quan trọng nhất là sức khỏe.
The most important thing is health.
The word "quan" is part of "quan trọng," which means "important." Here "quan" relates to the idea of significance.
Anh ấy là một vị quan trong triều đình.
He is an official in the royal court.
The word "quan" refers to an official or magistrate in this context, indicating a government official.
Cô ấy quan tâm đến việc học của con mình.
She cares about her child’s education.
Here, "quan" is part of "quan tâm," which means "care" or "concern." It relates to taking interest or being considerate.
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