gián hoặc
conjunction Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːn˧˦ hwak̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [jaːŋ˦˧˥ hwak̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jaːŋ˦˥ wak̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
gián hoặc means if; in case.
Chinese characters: 間或
Meanings of gián hoặc in English
Conjunction
- literary if, in case
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 間或.
Frequently asked questions
What does gián hoặc mean in English?
gián hoặc (conjunction) means "if; in case".
How do you pronounce gián hoặc?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːn˧˦ hwak̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jaːŋ˦˥ wak̚˨˩˨]. Tones: gián — rising tone (sắc), hoặc — heavy tone (nặng).
Is gián hoặc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. gián hoặc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 間或.