giới
[zəːj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
giới Động vậtAnimalia
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) a scene (large informal group of people with a uniting interest)
Examples
giới báo chíjournalists; the press; the media
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) clipping of giới tính (“gender or sex”)
Examples
bình đẳng giớigender equality
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “giới” mean?
(noun) a kingdom
Is “giới” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.