giương
verb
Hanoi [zɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [jɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [jɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giương means to draw; to stretch; to spread.
Meanings of giương in English
Verb
- to draw (bow); to stretch; to spread; to open (eyes) wide
Verb
- to raise; to hold high
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, giương could be written as 張, 揚, 扛, 𢳫. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 張 (“to draw (bow)”, SV: trương).
Frequently asked questions
What does giương mean in English?
giương (verb) means "to draw; to stretch; to spread".
How do you pronounce giương?
IPA: Hanoi [zɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [jɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: giương — level tone (ngang).