giãn cách
verb
Hanoi [zaːn˦ˀ˥ kajk̟̚˧˦]Huế [jaːŋ˧˨ kat̚˦˧˥]Saigon [jaːŋ˨˩˦ kat̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giãn cách means to distance.
Meanings of giãn cách in English
Verb
- to distance
- giãn cách xã hộisocial distancing
Etymology
Possibly a portmanteau of giãn (“to relax”) + gián cách (“spacing; distance”).
Frequently asked questions
What does giãn cách mean in English?
giãn cách (verb) means "to distance".
How do you pronounce giãn cách?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːn˦ˀ˥ kajk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [jaːŋ˨˩˦ kat̚˦˥]. Tones: giãn — creaky rising tone (ngã), cách — rising tone (sắc).