gió
[zɔ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) wind (movement of air)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cơn gió nào đưa anh đến đây?What wind blows you here?
Cuốn theo chiều gióGone with the Wind
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
(noun) harmful elements that are believed to cause fevers, especially if the patient is exposed to a lot of wind, commonly thought of as actual harmful winds that can penetrate the body and that can be guarded against with silver-coated necklaces, wristbands or ankle bands
Examples
Yếu mà còn ra gió.You go out into the wind even though you're weak. / Don't expose yourself to the wind if you're so weak. / Don't try to do daring things if you really can't.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “gió” mean?
(noun) wind (movement of air)
Is “gió” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.