giao thoa
[zaːw˧˧ tʰwaː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to cross; to intersect
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
không gian nghệ thuật độc đáo về sự giao thoa văn hóa hai dân tộc Kinh và Chăm tại Phan Thiếtthe unique art atmosphere of cultural crossroads between the Kinh and Chăm peoples in Phan Thiết
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 interfere
Common questions
What does “giao thoa” mean?
(verb) to cross; to intersect
Is “giao thoa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.