giông
[zəwŋ͡m˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) unlucky
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tết gì mà xui quá. Kiểu này giông cả năm rồi.Gosh, that was a very bad Tet. This year is gonna be full of bad luck
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) agama
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) alternative spelling of dông (“thunderstorm”)
Common questions
What does “giông” mean?
(adjective) unlucky
Is “giông” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.