giác ngộ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːk̚˧˦ ŋo˧˨ʔ]Huế [jaːk̚˦˧˥ ŋow˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jaːk̚˦˥ ŋow˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giác ngộ means to enlighten.
Chinese characters: 覺悟
Meanings of giác ngộ in English
Verb
- to enlighten
- to achieve enlightenment on or to have a good grasp on
- giác ngộ nhận thức cách mạngto have grasped revolutionary ideas
- Đầu óc tôi vẫn còn đang trong thời gian hồi phục kể từ khi tôi giác ngộ những ý tưởng lớn đó.My brain has been in recovery mode ever since I got a firm grasp on those big-brain ideas.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 覺悟.
Frequently asked questions
What does giác ngộ mean in English?
giác ngộ (verb) means "to enlighten".
How do you pronounce giác ngộ?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːk̚˧˦ ŋo˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jaːk̚˦˥ ŋow˨˩˨]. Tones: giác — rising tone (sắc), ngộ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is giác ngộ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. giác ngộ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 覺悟.