giải phóng
[zaːj˧˩ fawŋ͡m˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to liberate; to free; to emancipate
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Giải phóng miền Nam, chúng ta cùng quyết tiến bước.To liberate the South, we decided to advance.
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
(verb) to release; to unleash
Examples
giải phóng năng lượngto "release energy"; to burn some carbs
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to free up (space, computer memory, etc.)
Examples
giải phóng diện tíchto free up an area
giải phóng dung lượng bộ nhớto free up memory
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “giải phóng” mean?
(verb) to liberate; to free; to emancipate
Is “giải phóng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.