giở chứng
verb
Hanoi [zəː˧˩ t͡ɕɨŋ˧˦]Huế [jəː˧˨ t͡ɕɨŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [jəː˨˩˦ cɨŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giở chứng means to fall into vice; to be corrupted.
Meanings of giở chứng in English
Verb
- to fall into vice; to be corrupted
- to be worsened; to be aggravated; to be exacerbated
- figurative to act up; to misbehave
Etymology
giở (“to unfold”) + chứng (“症, disease; vice”).
Frequently asked questions
What does giở chứng mean in English?
giở chứng (verb) means "to fall into vice; to be corrupted".
How do you pronounce giở chứng?
IPA: Hanoi [zəː˧˩ t͡ɕɨŋ˧˦]; Saigon [jəː˨˩˦ cɨŋ˦˥]. Tones: giở — dipping tone (hỏi), chứng — rising tone (sắc).