giằng
verb
Hanoi [zaŋ˨˩]Huế [jaŋ˦˩]Saigon [jaŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of giằng in English
Verb
- to forcefully snatch or yank from someone's hand
Words with giằng
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, giằng could be written as 扛, 𢬥. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Possible doublet of chằng, giăng, and chăng.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce giằng?
IPA: Hanoi [zaŋ˨˩]; Saigon [jaŋ˨˩]. Tones: giằng — falling tone (huyền).