giai cấp
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːj˧˧ kəp̚˧˦]Huế [jaːj˧˧ kəp̚˦˧˥]Saigon [jaːj˧˧ kəp̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giai cấp means class.
Chinese characters: 階級
Meanings of giai cấp in English
Noun
- class (social division based on socio-economic status)
- giai cấp thống trị/bị trịthe ruling/ruled class
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 階級 (“stair; step”), from Japanese 階級 (kaikyū).
Frequently asked questions
What does giai cấp mean in English?
giai cấp (noun) means "class".
How do you pronounce giai cấp?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːj˧˧ kəp̚˧˦]; Saigon [jaːj˧˧ kəp̚˦˥]. Tones: giai — level tone (ngang), cấp — rising tone (sắc).
Is giai cấp a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. giai cấp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 階級.