giảng đạo
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːŋ˧˩ ʔɗaːw˧˨ʔ]Huế [jaːŋ˧˨ ʔɗaːw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jaːŋ˨˩˦ ʔɗaːw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giảng đạo means to preach about religion; to sermonize.
Chinese characters: 講道
Meanings of giảng đạo in English
Verb
- to preach about religion; to sermonize ≈ thuyết giáo
- colloquial, might be offensive to preach; to be preachy
- Bớt giảng đạo đi ba, chả ai quan tâm đâu.Dude stop preaching, nobody gives a damn about what you say.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 講道, composed of 講 and 道.
Frequently asked questions
What does giảng đạo mean in English?
giảng đạo (verb) means "to preach about religion; to sermonize".
How do you pronounce giảng đạo?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːŋ˧˩ ʔɗaːw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jaːŋ˨˩˦ ʔɗaːw˨˩˨]. Tones: giảng — dipping tone (hỏi), đạo — heavy tone (nặng).
Is giảng đạo a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. giảng đạo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 講道.