giương
[zɨəŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to draw (bow); to stretch; to spread; to open (eyes) wide
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Không biết Xê-nhi-a chạy đâu rồi? Chắc lại đang ở bên phân xưởng ba giương mắt ra nhìn cỗ máy "Bu-la" cỡ lớn chứ gì.Moscow
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
(verb) to raise; to hold high
Common questions
What does “giương” mean?
(verb) to draw (bow); to stretch; to spread; to open (eyes) wide
Is “giương” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.