chùi
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕuj˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕuj˦˩]Saigon [cuj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chùi means to wipe; to scour; to cleanse.
Meanings of chùi in English
Verb
- to wipe, to scour, to cleanse
- thảm chùi châna mat for wiping one's feet
Words with chùi
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chùi could be written as 𢹉, 𢬗. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *ɟuːj.
Frequently asked questions
What does chùi mean in English?
chùi (verb) means "to wipe; to scour; to cleanse".
How do you pronounce chùi?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕuj˨˩]; Saigon [cuj˨˩]. Tones: chùi — falling tone (huyền).