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Pronunciation Northern /tʰə̤j˨˩ laːŋ˧˧/ Central /tʰəj˧˧ laːŋ˧˥/ Southern /tʰəj˨˩ laːŋ˧˧/
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traditional healer
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traditional healer
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A person who treats illnesses using traditional medical methods and natural herbal remedies in East Asia.

vi Người dân trong làng thường đến nhờ thầy lang bốc thuốc chữa bệnh.

en Villagers often go to the traditional healer for herbal medicine.

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