giao lưu
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːw˧˧ liw˧˧]Huế [jaːw˧˧ lɨw˧˧]Saigon [jaːw˧˧ lɨw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giao lưu means to exchange.
Chinese characters: 交流
Meanings of giao lưu in English
Verb
- to exchange (ideas, discourse, etc.)
- giao lưu văn hoáa cultural exchange
- to make friends or network with new people
- Thời buổi này phải giao lưu mới khá lên được.You have to network in order to advance your prospect these days.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 交流 (“to merge into a single flow”).
Frequently asked questions
What does giao lưu mean in English?
giao lưu (verb) means "to exchange".
How do you pronounce giao lưu?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːw˧˧ liw˧˧]; Saigon [jaːw˧˧ lɨw˧˧]. Tones: giao — level tone (ngang), lưu — level tone (ngang).
Is giao lưu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. giao lưu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 交流.