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

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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.