quá giang
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kwaː˧˦ zaːŋ˧˧]Huế [kwaː˨˩˦ jaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [waː˦˥ jaːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quá giang means to hitchhike.
Chinese characters: 過江
Meanings of quá giang in English
Verb
- Southern Vietnam to hitchhike
- Southern Vietnam to cross a body of water by boat
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 過江 (“to cross a river”). See also quá độ.
Frequently asked questions
What does quá giang mean in English?
quá giang (verb) means "to hitchhike".
How do you pronounce quá giang?
IPA: Hanoi [kwaː˧˦ zaːŋ˧˧]; Saigon [waː˦˥ jaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: quá — rising tone (sắc), giang — level tone (ngang).
Is quá giang a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quá giang is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 過江.