ghim
nounverb
Hanoi [ɣim˧˧]Huế [ɣim˧˧]Saigon [ɣim˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ghim means pin; clip; fastener.
Meanings of ghim in English
Noun
- pin; clip; fastener
Verb
- to pin; to fasten with a pin
- synonym of găm (“to keep (in one's mind); to guard”) ≈ găm
Words with ghim
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ghim could be written as 金. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 針 (“needle; pin”, SV: châm). Doublet of kim.
Frequently asked questions
What does ghim mean in English?
ghim (noun) means "pin; clip; fastener".
How do you pronounce ghim?
IPA: Hanoi [ɣim˧˧]; Saigon [ɣim˧˧]. Tones: ghim — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with ghim?
Common classifiers: mũi, cái — for example "một mũi ghim" (one pin).