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giao hợp

verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːw˧˧ həːp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [jaːw˧˧ həːp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jaːw˧˧ həːp̚˨˩˨] browser voice
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giao hợp means to engage in sexual intercourse.

Chinese characters: 交合

Meanings of giao hợp in English

Verb

  1. formal, of people to engage in sexual intercourse

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 交合.

Frequently asked questions

What does giao hợp mean in English?

giao hợp (verb) means "to engage in sexual intercourse".

How do you pronounce giao hợp?

IPA: Hanoi [zaːw˧˧ həːp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jaːw˧˧ həːp̚˨˩˨]. Tones: giao — level tone (ngang), hợp — heavy tone (nặng).

Is giao hợp a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. giao hợp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 交合.

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