giòn
[zɔn˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) brittle, fragile, crispy
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bánh mì nóng đây, bánh mì nóng giòn đây!Hot baguette, hot and crispy baguette! (street cry in Saigon)
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
(adjective) hearty, tinkling
Common questions
What does “giòn” mean?
(adjective) brittle, fragile, crispy
Is “giòn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.