giáp
[zaːp̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) alternative letter-case form of Giáp (“the first Heavenly Stem”)
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) cycle of twelve years
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) armour; cuirass
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to be contiguous to; to be close to; to be adjacent to; to be bordering
Common questions
What does “giáp” mean?
(noun) alternative letter-case form of Giáp (“the first Heavenly Stem”)
Is “giáp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.