coi bói

verb

Hanoi [kɔj˧˧ ʔɓɔj˧˦]Huế [kɔj˧˧ ʔɓɔj˨˩˦]Saigon [kɔj˧˧ ʔɓɔj˦˥] browser voice

Syllables · tones

coilevelngang bóirisingsắc

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

coi bói means to consult a fortune-teller; to have one's fortune told.

Meanings of coi bói in English

Verb

to consult a fortune-teller; to have one's fortune told ≈ xem bói

Etymology

coi + bói.

Frequently asked questions

What does coi bói mean in English?

coi bói (verb) means "to consult a fortune-teller; to have one's fortune told".

How do you pronounce coi bói?

IPA: Hanoi [kɔj˧˧ ʔɓɔj˧˦]; Saigon [kɔj˧˧ ʔɓɔj˦˥]. Tones: coi — level tone (ngang), bói — rising tone (sắc).

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.