chuồi
verb
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 →
chuồi means to slide down; slip down.
Meanings of chuồi in English
Verb
- to slide down, slip down
- chuồi khúc gỗ xuống sườn núito slide a log down the hillside
- Con cá chuồi xuống ao.The fish slipped into the pond.
- transitive to slide in, slip into, tuck in
- chuồi nhanh gói quà vào túi xáchto quickly slip the gift package into the bag
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chuồi could be written as 摧, 槯, 洡. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chuồi mean in English?
chuồi (verb) means "to slide down; slip down".
How do you pronounce chuồi?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕuəj˨˩]; Saigon [cuj˨˩]. Tones: chuồi — falling tone (huyền).