giang
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːŋ˧˧]Huế [jaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [jaːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giang means Maclurochloa.
Chinese characters: 江 Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây giang (one Maclurochloa)
Meanings of giang in English
Noun
- Maclurochloa
Words with giang
Etymology
Inherited from Proto-Vietic *k-taːŋ.
Frequently asked questions
What does giang mean in English?
giang (noun) means "Maclurochloa".
How do you pronounce giang?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːŋ˧˧]; Saigon [jaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: giang — level tone (ngang).
Is giang a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. giang is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 江.
What classifier is used with giang?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây giang" (one Maclurochloa).