giao thời
noun
Hanoi [zaːw˧˧ tʰəːj˨˩]Huế [jaːw˧˧ tʰəːj˦˩]Saigon [jaːw˧˧ tʰəːj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giao thời means intersection.
Meanings of giao thời in English
Noun
- intersection, where the influence of two intervals overlaps
- Năm mới đánh dấu khoảnh khắc giao thời sang một dấu mốc mới, trưởng thành hơn, vững vàng hơn.It marks a milestone of more growth and confidence to begin a new year as a bridge.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 交 (“to meet”) and 時 (“to time”).
Frequently asked questions
What does giao thời mean in English?
giao thời (noun) means "intersection".
How do you pronounce giao thời?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːw˧˧ tʰəːj˨˩]; Saigon [jaːw˧˧ tʰəːj˨˩]. Tones: giao — level tone (ngang), thời — falling tone (huyền).