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Meaning
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Describing thoughts or writings that cover a wide range of topics but are not closely connected to each other.
vi Những suy nghĩ tản mạn của ông ấy rất thú vị.
en His discursive thoughts are very interesting.
Describing things that are spread out over a wide area or in different places rather than being together.
vi Những hòn đảo tản mạn trên biển.
en The islands are scattered across the sea.