giok
See also: gio̍k
Hokkien
| For pronunciation and definitions of giok – see 逐 (“to chase; to pursue; gradually; one by one; etc.”). (This term is the pe̍h-ōe-jī form of 逐). |
Indonesian
Etymology
From Hokkien 玉 (gio̍k). Compare Thai หยก (yòk), Lao ຢົກ (yok).
Pronunciation
- (Standard Indonesian) IPA(key): /ˈɡjoʔ/ [ˈɡjɔʔ], /ˈɡjok/ [ˈɡjɔk̚], /ˈɡiok/ [ˈɡi.ɔk̚]
- Rhymes: -oʔ, -ok
- Syllabification: giok, gi‧ok
Noun
giok (plural giok-giok)
Further reading
- “giok” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Jakarta: Agency for Language Development and Cultivation – Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, 2016.
Javanese
Etymology
Ultimately from Hokkien 玉 (gio̍k).
Noun
giok