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The Vietnamese word "giòn" is an adjective that describes something that is brittle, fragile, or crispy. It is often used to refer to food that has a crunchy texture, but it can also describe non-food items that break easily.

Basic Meaning

• Giòn: brittle; fragile; crispy
  • Example: "Chips giòn" means "crispy chips."

Usage Instructions

• You can use "giòn" to describe food items like snacks, fruits, or pastries that have a crunchy texture.
• It can also be used to describe materials or objects that break easily, like glass.

Example Sentences

1. Food: "Bánh mì này rất giòn." (This bread is very crispy.)
2. Non-food: "Cái chén này giòn như thủy tinh." (This bowl is as brittle as glass.)

Advanced Usage

In a more advanced context, "giòn" can also be used metaphorically to describe a person or situation that is delicate or can easily break under pressure. For example: - "Tâm trạng của cô ấy rất giòn." (Her mood is very fragile.)

Word Variants

• Giòn tan: This phrase emphasizes the crispiness, often used to describe something that is very crunchy (e.g., "thịt giòn tan" - very crispy meat).
• Giòn giã: This can refer to something that has a very nice crunchy sound or texture, often used for snacks (e.g., "bánh giòn giã" - crunchy cake).

Different Meanings

• While "giòn" primarily refers to texture, it can also imply a lack of resilience in different contexts, such as relationships or emotional states.

Synonyms

• Cứng: hard (but not necessarily crispy)
• Mỏng manh: fragile (more commonly used for delicate items)
• Ròn: another word for crispy, often used in specific regional dialects.

Academic

adj

1. brittle; fragide; crispy
   • giòn như thủy tinh
     As brittle as glass