giản dị
adjective Sino-Vietnamese Top 5,000 most common
Hanoi [zaːn˧˩ zi˧˨ʔ]Huế [jaːŋ˧˨ jɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jaːŋ˨˩˦ jɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giản dị means simple; unsophisticated.
Chinese characters: 簡易
Meanings of giản dị in English
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 簡易 (“simple”).
Frequently asked questions
What does giản dị mean in English?
giản dị (adjective) means "simple; unsophisticated".
How do you pronounce giản dị?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːn˧˩ zi˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jaːŋ˨˩˦ jɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: giản — dipping tone (hỏi), dị — heavy tone (nặng).
Is giản dị a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. giản dị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 簡易.