giỏi giang

adjective

Hanoi [zɔj˧˩ zaːŋ˧˧]Huế [jɔj˧˨ jaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [jɔj˨˩˦ jaːŋ˧˧] browser voice

Syllables · tones

giỏidippinghỏi gianglevelngang

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

giỏi giang means skilful; capable.

Meanings of giỏi giang in English

Adjective

skilful; capable

Etymology

-ang reduplication of giỏi.

Frequently asked questions

What does giỏi giang mean in English?

giỏi giang (adjective) means "skilful; capable".

How do you pronounce giỏi giang?

IPA: Hanoi [zɔj˧˩ zaːŋ˧˧]; Saigon [jɔj˨˩˦ jaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: giỏi — dipping tone (hỏi), giang — level tone (ngang).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.