giáng
[zaːŋ˧˦]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a flat
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) short for dấu giáng (“flat sign”)
Register: formal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to inflict
Register: formal
Examples
giáng một đòn chí tửto deal a fatal blow
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “giáng” mean?
(noun) a flat
Is “giáng” formal or informal?
giáng is generally formal.