giặc
[zak̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) enemy, invader, aggressor
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
giặc ngoại xâmforeign invaders
giặc đến nhà, đàn bà cũng đánhwhen invaders come, even women fight
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) widespread issue that ravages the country
Examples
giặc dốtilliteracy
giặc đóifamine
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “giặc” mean?
(noun) enemy, invader, aggressor
Is “giặc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.