Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

giòn

[zɔn˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) brittle, fragile, crispy

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dễ gãy, giòn

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Bánh mì nóng đây, bánh mì nóng giòn đây!Hot baguette, hot and crispy baguette! (street cry in Saigon)

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) hearty, tinkling

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tràn đầy sức sống, tiếng thanh minh

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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.

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