dùi
noun
Hanoi [zuj˨˩]Huế [juj˦˩]Saigon [juj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dùi means awl; drumstick.
Meanings of dùi in English
Noun
- awl
- drumstick
- long stick
Words with dùi
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, dùi could be written as 𣟩. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 錐 (“awl-like object”, SV: chuỳ).
Frequently asked questions
What does dùi mean in English?
dùi (noun) means "awl; drumstick".
How do you pronounce dùi?
IPA: Hanoi [zuj˨˩]; Saigon [juj˨˩]. Tones: dùi — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with dùi?
Common classifiers: mũi, cây, cái — for example "một mũi dùi" (one awl).