giông
nounadjective
Hanoi [zəwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [jəwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [jəwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giông means agama.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con giông (one agama)
Meanings of giông in English
Noun
- agama
Adjective
- in compounds unlucky
- Tết gì mà xui quá. Kiểu này giông cả năm rồi.Gosh, that was a very bad Tet. This year is gonna be full of bad luck
Noun
- alternative spelling of dông (“thunderstorm”)
Words with giông
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, giông could be written as 柊, 𧊕. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compare nhông, chôông.
Frequently asked questions
What does giông mean in English?
giông (noun) means "agama".
How do you pronounce giông?
IPA: Hanoi [zəwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [jəwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: giông — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with giông?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con giông" (one agama).