"giống" in Vietnamese: meaning, usage & examples (Southern dialect)

Definition

What it means

English

The word 'giống' means 'similar' or 'alike'. It's used to show resemblance between people, things, or situations. In Southern Vietnamese, we often use it casually.

Tiếng Việt

'Giống' nghĩa là giống nhau, na ná nhau á. Dùng để nói về sự giống nhau giữa người, vật, hay cả tình huống nữa. Mình hay dùng ở giọng miền Nam nha.

Examples

In real Southern Vietnamese

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Chị Hạnh nhìn rất giống má chị ấy.

Hanh looks a lot like her mother.
Con chó của tui giống con của bạn quá à.

My dog is similar to yours.
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Usage notes

'giống' = similar / alike. Used to compare resemblance between people, things, situations. 'Chị Hạnh nhìn giống má' = Hanh looks like her mother. Pattern: 'A giống B' or 'A giống như B' (A is like B). Adverb form: 'giống nhau' (alike), 'không giống' (not alike).

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What it means

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