Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

gánh

[ɣajŋ̟˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to carry (something) on one's shoulder via a shoulder pole; to shoulder

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mang bằng đòn

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Sources & notes

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to shoulder (responsibility)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

gánh vác

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) load (carried at one time on one's shoulder with a shoulder pole)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

gánh hàng

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) burden; heavy responsibility

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

gánh nặng

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What does “gánh” mean?

(verb) to carry (something) on one's shoulder via a shoulder pole; to shoulder

Is “gánh” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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