ghì
verb
Hanoi [ɣi˨˩]Huế [ɣɪj˦˩]Saigon [ɣɪj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ghì means to hold tightly; to tightly embrace.
Meanings of ghì in English
Verb
- to hold tightly, to tightly embrace
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ghì could be written as 持, 掑. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does ghì mean in English?
ghì (verb) means "to hold tightly; to tightly embrace".
How do you pronounce ghì?
IPA: Hanoi [ɣi˨˩]; Saigon [ɣɪj˨˩]. Tones: ghì — falling tone (huyền).