giả bộ
verb
Hanoi [zaː˧˩ ʔɓo˧˨ʔ]Huế [jaː˧˨ ʔɓow˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jaː˨˩˦ ʔɓow˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giả bộ means to pretend; to simulate.
Meanings of giả bộ in English
Verb
- Southern Vietnam, colloquial to pretend (to be something), to simulate ≈ giả vờ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 假 and 步.
Frequently asked questions
What does giả bộ mean in English?
giả bộ (verb) means "to pretend; to simulate".
How do you pronounce giả bộ?
IPA: Hanoi [zaː˧˩ ʔɓo˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jaː˨˩˦ ʔɓow˨˩˨]. Tones: giả — dipping tone (hỏi), bộ — heavy tone (nặng).