giàu
[zaw˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) rich; affluent; wealthy
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
giàu sụvery rich
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) abundant; copious; plentiful
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to be rich in; to have very much; to have very many
Examples
Thứ nhất là giàu sức khỏe, thứ hai là giàu trí tuệ, thứ ba là giàu con cái.The first is to be rich in health, the second is to have very much wisdom, the third is to have very many children.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “giàu” mean?
(adjective) rich; affluent; wealthy
Is “giàu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.