duỗi
verb
Hanoi [zuəj˦ˀ˥]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 →
duỗi means to stretch.
Meanings of duỗi in English
Verb
- to stretch
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, duỗi could be written as 𨁬, 𨅎. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compare Proto-Katuic *jɔɔs (“to stretch (arm, leg)”).
Frequently asked questions
What does duỗi mean in English?
duỗi (verb) means "to stretch".
How do you pronounce duỗi?
IPA: Hanoi [zuəj˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [juj˨˩˦]. Tones: duỗi — creaky rising tone (ngã).