Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

giòn giã

[zɔn˨˩ zaː˦ˀ˥] 🎙 Say it

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) brilliant, dazzling, pleasing to the ear

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

Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) fast and decisive

Examples

[…] để tiến công mong giành thắng lợi chớp nhoáng, giòn giã ngoài sức tưởng tượng của đối phương.[…] to advance for a quick and decisive victory beyond the enemy's imagination.

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Common questions

What does “giòn giã” mean?

(adjective) brilliant, dazzling, pleasing to the ear

Is “giòn giã” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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