giằng xé
[zaŋ˨˩ sɛ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to forcefully bite
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
(verb) to get unbearably hurt
Examples
Sự phản bội của chàng có chăng đã giằng xé nơi tấm thân bi luỵ này.My vulnerable heart'd been shed to pieces unless you ever seemed to become a man of your word.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “giằng xé” mean?
(verb) to forcefully bite
Is “giằng xé” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.