a giao
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaː˧˧ zaːw˧˧]Huế [ʔaː˧˧ jaːw˧˧]Saigon [ʔaː˧˧ jaːw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
a giao means donkey-hide gelatin; ejiao.
Chinese characters: 阿膠
Meanings of a giao in English
Noun
- donkey-hide gelatin; ejiao (substance used in traditional Chinese medicine as a blood tonic)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 阿膠.
Frequently asked questions
What does a giao mean in English?
a giao (noun) means "donkey-hide gelatin; ejiao".
How do you pronounce a giao?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaː˧˧ zaːw˧˧]; Saigon [ʔaː˧˧ jaːw˧˧]. Tones: a — level tone (ngang), giao — level tone (ngang).
Is a giao a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. a giao is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 阿膠.