giao hữu
adjectiveadverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːw˧˧ hiw˦ˀ˥]Huế [jaːw˧˧ hɨw˧˨]Saigon [jaːw˧˧ hɨw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giao hữu means friendly.
Chinese characters: 交友
Meanings of giao hữu in English
Adjective
- friendly
Adverb
- friendly
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 交友 (“to make friends”).
Frequently asked questions
What does giao hữu mean in English?
giao hữu (adjective) means "friendly".
How do you pronounce giao hữu?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːw˧˧ hiw˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [jaːw˧˧ hɨw˨˩˦]. Tones: giao — level tone (ngang), hữu — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is giao hữu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. giao hữu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 交友.