đan
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Meaning
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Verb
This verb refers to the action of interlacing strips of material like bamboo or rattan to create objects such as baskets.
vi Người thợ đang đan một chiếc giỏ tre.
en The worker is weaving a bamboo basket.
This verb refers to the process of interlacing threads or yarns to produce a piece of fabric or cloth.
vi Bà tôi đang đan một tấm vải.
en My grandmother is weaving a piece of fabric.
This verb refers to the action of interlacing three or more strands of hair to create a braid or plait.
vi Mẹ đang đan tóc cho bé gái.
en The mother is plaiting the girl's hair.
Proper noun
A female given name from Chinese.
vi Họ gọi anh ta là Đan.
en They call him Đan.