giạ
[zaː˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) kind of bushel for measuring grains or beans
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Trung · Central Vietnam
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Central” • Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) quantity which fills a full giạ, often standardized to be 40 litre but can vary
Common questions
What does “giạ” mean?
(noun) kind of bushel for measuring grains or beans
Is “giạ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.