chuôi
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕuəj˧˧]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 →
chuôi means handle; hilt.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái chuôi (one handle)
Meanings of chuôi in English
Noun
- handle; hilt ≈ cán
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chuôi could be written as 𣙯, 槌, 槯. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Cognate with Muong Bi chuôl.
Frequently asked questions
What does chuôi mean in English?
chuôi (noun) means "handle; hilt".
How do you pronounce chuôi?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕuəj˧˧]; Saigon [cuj˧˧]. Tones: chuôi — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with chuôi?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái chuôi" (one handle).