giòi
noun
Hanoi [zɔj˨˩]Huế [jɔj˦˩]Saigon [jɔj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giòi means maggot.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con giòi (one maggot)
Meanings of giòi in English
Noun
- maggot (dipterous insect's larva that eats decomposing organic matter)
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, giòi could be written as 𧋆, 耒. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *k-rɔːj. Cognates Muong khòi, Tho [Cuối Chăm] kʰrɒːj¹. Likely related to Proto-Vietic *m-rɔːj, whence ruồi (“fly”), etc.
Frequently asked questions
What does giòi mean in English?
giòi (noun) means "maggot".
How do you pronounce giòi?
IPA: Hanoi [zɔj˨˩]; Saigon [jɔj˨˩]. Tones: giòi — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with giòi?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con giòi" (one maggot).