cụi

noun

Hanoi [kuj˧˨ʔ]Huế [kuj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kuj˨˩˨] browser voice

Syllables · tones

cụiheavynặng

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

cụi means square; cuboid cage.

Also spelled cũi — same word, same meaning.

Classifier: cái, chiếc — e.g. một cái cụi (one square)

Meanings of cụi in English

Noun

square, cuboid cage, used to cage larger animals or humans ≈ lồng chuồng bu
playpen
uncommon kitchen cupboard, pantry ≈ chạn

Etymology

See cũi.

Frequently asked questions

What does cụi mean in English?

cụi (noun) means "square; cuboid cage".

How do you pronounce cụi?

IPA: Hanoi [kuj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kuj˨˩˨]. Tones: cụi — heavy tone (nặng).

What classifier is used with cụi?

Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái cụi" (one square).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.