giả như
conjunction Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaː˧˩ ɲɨ˧˧]Huế [jaː˧˨ ɲɨ˧˧]Saigon [jaː˨˩˦ ɲɨ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giả như means if; in case; supposing.
Chinese characters: 假如
Meanings of giả như in English
Conjunction
- if; in case; supposing; if only; I wish ≈ phải chi
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 假如 (“if; in case; supposing”).
Frequently asked questions
What does giả như mean in English?
giả như (conjunction) means "if; in case; supposing".
How do you pronounce giả như?
IPA: Hanoi [zaː˧˩ ɲɨ˧˧]; Saigon [jaː˨˩˦ ɲɨ˧˧]. Tones: giả — dipping tone (hỏi), như — level tone (ngang).
Is giả như a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. giả như is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 假如.