lận

See also: Appendix:Variations of "lan"

Vietnamese

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 吝.

Pronunciation

• (Hà Nội) IPA^(key): [lən˧˨ʔ]
• (Huế) IPA^(key): [ləŋ˨˩ʔ]
• (Saigon) IPA^(key): [ləŋ˨˩˨]

Verb

lận

1. (literal, only used in gian lận) to cheat
2. (by extension) to stuff that which is valuable into something gently

   Synonym: dúi

   lận tiền vào túi ― to stuff money into one's pocket

Adverb

lận

1. (usually preceded by nữa) excessively, or even

   Nó có tới hai bố lận ― He has even two daddies.

   Ngoài hát hay, nó còn sáng tác nữa lận ― He can sing and even compose any songs.