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Table (furniture)
Tôi đặt một ly nước trên bàn.
I put a glass of water on the table.
Discussion, debate
Chúng ta cần bàn về vấn đề này.
We need to discuss this issue.
Counter (in a shop or restaurant)
Tôi đến bàn thanh toán.
I went to the checkout counter.
In Vietnamese, 'bàn' can mean both a physical table and a discussion. Pay attention to the context to understand the correct meaning.
When 'bàn' refers to a physical object, it is often accompanied by descriptive words like 'bàn ăn' (dining table) or 'bàn làm việc' (desk). When it refers to a discussion, it is often used in phrases like 'bàn về vấn đề' (discuss the issue).
From Sino-Vietnamese 盤 (bàn), meaning 'tray' or 'plate'.
The word 'bàn' can refer to both physical tables and abstract discussions. Context is key to distinguishing between these meanings.