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đun
/ɗun/
to heat or warm something
Anh đun nước sôi để pha trà.
He heats water to make tea.
informal
To heat or warm something, typically a liquid, by applying heat.
Mẹ đun sữa cho em bé.
Mom warms milk for the baby.
Commonly used for heating liquids like water, milk, or soup.
Pro Tip
Common Usage
The verb 'đun' is frequently used in Vietnamese households when preparing hot drinks or meals.
Word Origin
From the root 'đun' meaning to heat or warm, likely derived from the action of heating liquids.
Usage Notes
Often used in daily life to describe heating liquids for cooking or drinking purposes.
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