No. 299 in Vietnamese
trải
The Vietnamese word "trải" means "to spread" or "to experience," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Tôi đã trải qua nhiều khó khăn trong cuộc sống.
I have gone through many difficulties in life.
Here, "trải" is part of the phrase "trải qua," meaning "to experience" or "to go through."
Tôi trải một tấm thảm trên sàn nhà.
I spread a carpet on the floor.
In this sentence, "trải" means "to spread" or "to lay out" something, such as a carpet.
Tôi thích ngồi trải lòng với bạn bè.
I enjoy sitting and opening up with friends.
Here, "trải" appears in the phrase "trải lòng," which means "to open up" or "to share one's feelings."
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