con giáp
noun
Hanoi [kɔn˧˧ zaːp̚˧˦]Huế [kɔŋ˧˧ jaːp̚˦˧˥]Saigon [kɔŋ˧˧ jaːp̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
con giáp means a Vietnamese zodiac beast.
Meanings of con giáp in English
Noun
- a Vietnamese zodiac beast
Etymology
con + giáp (“甲, the first heavenly stem”). Probably so named because of the significance of 甲子 (Giáp Tí), the first element in the sexagenary cycle.
Frequently asked questions
What does con giáp mean in English?
con giáp (noun) means "a Vietnamese zodiac beast".
How do you pronounce con giáp?
IPA: Hanoi [kɔn˧˧ zaːp̚˧˦]; Saigon [kɔŋ˧˧ jaːp̚˦˥]. Tones: con — level tone (ngang), giáp — rising tone (sắc).