YiWords
Same spelling：giao
Meaning
- a long, pointed weapon with a shaft, used in ancient times for fighting or hunting
Common Collocations
giáo sắt
iron spear
cầm giáo
wield a spear
Examples
Anh ta cầm một cây giáo.
He is holding a spear.
Giáo được sử dụng trong chiến đấu cổ đại.
Spears were used in ancient battles.
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Intro to Weapons
FAQ
How do you say "spear" in Vietnamese?
"spear" in Vietnamese is giáo.
What does giáo mean in English?
giáo means "spear" (noun). a long, pointed weapon with a shaft, used in ancient times for fighting or hunting.
How is giáo pronounced?
giáo has 1 syllables: giáo: sắc (high rising). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is giáo in Vietnamese?
giáo is among the 1,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level A2.
How is giáo used in a sentence?
For example: Anh ta cầm một cây giáo. (He is holding a spear.); Giáo được sử dụng trong chiến đấu cổ đại. (Spears were used in ancient battles.).
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