giáp

Level ≈B2 (approx.) nounverb Sino-Vietnamese Top 5,000 most common

Hanoi [zaːp̚˧˦]Huế [jaːp̚˦˧˥]Saigon [jaːp̚˦˥] browser voice

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giáprisingsắc

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giáp means carapace; cycle of twelve years.

Chinese characters: 甲

Meanings of giáp in English

Noun

carapace (of crustacean)
cycle of twelve years
armour; cuirass
historical sub-hamlet (division of a village consisting of about ten households in ancient times)
abbreviation short for tuyến giáp (“thyroid”)

Verb

to be contiguous to; to be close to; to be adjacent to; to be bordering
to be connected with

Words with giáp

tiếp giáp giáp cốt giáp hạt giáp trạng

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 甲.

Frequently asked questions

What does giáp mean in English?

giáp (noun) means "carapace; cycle of twelve years".

How do you pronounce giáp?

IPA: Hanoi [zaːp̚˧˦]; Saigon [jaːp̚˦˥]. Tones: giáp — rising tone (sắc).

Is giáp a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. giáp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 甲.

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