giạ
noun
Hanoi [zaː˧˨ʔ]Huế [jaː˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jaː˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái giạ
Meanings of giạ in English
Noun
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam kind of bushel for measuring grains or beans
- dry measure quantity which fills a full giạ, often standardized to be 40 litre but can vary
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, giạ could be written as 𣂃, 箸. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce giạ?
IPA: Hanoi [zaː˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jaː˨˩˨]. Tones: giạ — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with giạ?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái giạ" (one giạ).