giải
[zaːj˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) an accolade; a prize; an award
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
giải nhất/nhì/bafirst/second/third prize
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) an awards event
Examples
Giải Nô-bena Nobel Prize
Giải Grammya Grammy; the Grammys
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) a tournament
Examples
giải vô địcha championship
mùa giảia championship season
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Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to relieve; to alleviate; to break down; to release; to liberate; to free; to raise (a siege)
Common questions
What does “giải” mean?
(noun) an accolade; a prize; an award
Is “giải” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.