lân cận
[lən˧˧ kən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) adjacent; nearby; proximate
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
...và các vùng lân cận...and nearby regions
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a neighborhood (a kind of topological function in geometry)
Register: formal
Common questions
What does “lân cận” mean?
(adjective) adjacent; nearby; proximate
Is “lân cận” formal or informal?
lân cận is generally formal.