# lon meaning in Vietnamese: can (A2)

> lon means “can, tin” in Vietnamese. Examples with audio, in Northern and Southern wording.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/lon-can/ · Updated 2026-10-31

**lon**: can

Level: A2 (our estimate)

## 1. can (noun)

can, tin

Also a measure: *một lon bia*.

- Cho anh hai lon nước ngọt. — Two cans of soft drink for me, please.
- Saigon: Đừng bỏ lon vô đây. | Hà Nội: Đừng bỏ lon vào đây. — Don't throw cans in here.

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