đẩy lùi
verb
Hanoi [ʔɗəj˧˩ luj˨˩]Huế [ʔɗəj˧˨ luj˦˩]Saigon [ʔɗəj˨˩˦ luj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đẩy lùi means to beat back; to repel; to repulse.
Meanings of đẩy lùi in English
Verb
- to beat back; to repel; to repulse
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, đẩy lùi could be written as 𢱜𨀤. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
đẩy (“to push”) + lùi (“to retreat; postpone”). Compare 打退 (dǎtuì).
Frequently asked questions
What does đẩy lùi mean in English?
đẩy lùi (verb) means "to beat back; to repel; to repulse".
How do you pronounce đẩy lùi?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗəj˧˩ luj˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɗəj˨˩˦ luj˨˩]. Tones: đẩy — dipping tone (hỏi), lùi — falling tone (huyền).