giờ
[zəː˨˩]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) unit for specifying a point in time in terms of hours
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
bốn giờ năm (phút)five past four
bốn giờ (đúng)four (o'clock)
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) one of the twelve two-hour periods in a day in the traditional time system, denoted by the twelve earthly branches
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
một trong mười hai khoảng thời gian hai giờ trong ngày theo hệ thống thời gian truyền thống
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Register: formal
Examples
giờ Tífrom 11 PM to 1 AM
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Sense 3
Register: formal
Examples
giờ (đồng hồ)hour(s)
Hãy hoàn thành nhiệm vụ này trong vòng 4 giờ.Complete this task within 4 hours.
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Common questions
What does “giờ” mean?
(noun) unit for specifying a point in time in terms of hours
Is “giờ” formal or informal?
giờ is generally formal.