gồng gánh
verbnoun
Hanoi [ɣəwŋ͡m˨˩ ɣajŋ̟˧˦]Huế [ɣəwŋ͡m˦˩ ɣɛɲ˦˧˥]Saigon [ɣəwŋ͡m˨˩ ɣan˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
gồng gánh means to shoulder; to take on; to undertake.
Meanings of gồng gánh in English
Verb
- to carry (something) on a shoulder pole (generally speaking)
- figurative to shoulder (burden); to take on; to undertake
Noun
- rare synonym of quang gánh (“shoulder pole and the bamboo frames on both ends”) ≈ quang gánh
Etymology
gồng + gánh.
Frequently asked questions
What does gồng gánh mean in English?
gồng gánh (verb) means "to shoulder; to take on; to undertake".
How do you pronounce gồng gánh?
IPA: Hanoi [ɣəwŋ͡m˨˩ ɣajŋ̟˧˦]; Saigon [ɣəwŋ͡m˨˩ ɣan˦˥]. Tones: gồng — falling tone (huyền), gánh — rising tone (sắc).