len

[lɛn˧˧]

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) wool

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

lông cừu

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Áo len này mặc ấm lắm.This wool sweater is really warm.
Áo len này mặc mùa đông rất ấm.This wool sweater is very warm for winter.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Lông means animal hair or fur; len is the usual word for wool as a textile. [contributed-collins-enriched]

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) yarn

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sợi dệt

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Sense 3

Meaning · English

(verb) to negotiate one's way through a mass, to creep through

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm lối qua đám đông

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Common questions

What does “len” mean?

(noun) wool

Is “len” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.