giàn
[zaːn˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) trellis (made of bamboo, for climbing plants); arbour; pergola
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) shelf; what-not
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) scaffolding; staging; falsework
Common questions
What does “giàn” mean?
(noun) trellis (made of bamboo, for climbing plants); arbour; pergola
Is “giàn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.