giai đoạn
[zaːj˧˧ ʔɗwaːn˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) stage; phase; period
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
trải qua những giai đoạn đau khổto go through painful times
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “giai đoạn” mean?
(noun) stage; phase; period
Is “giai đoạn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.