giồi
verbnoun
Hanoi [zoj˨˩]Huế [joj˦˩]Saigon [joj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giồi means to apply; rub.
Meanings of giồi in English
Verb
- to apply, rub (powder, makeup, etc.)
- giồi phấnto powder [the face]
- to polish, hone, cultivate
Verb
- to knead, wrench, twist
Noun
- alternative spelling of dồi (“blood sausage”)
Verb
- alternative spelling of dồi (“to buffet, heave”)
Words with giồi
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, giồi could be written as 𢬗, 搥, 𥹯, 䊚. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Variant spelling of dồi.
Frequently asked questions
What does giồi mean in English?
giồi (verb) means "to apply; rub".
How do you pronounce giồi?
IPA: Hanoi [zoj˨˩]; Saigon [joj˨˩]. Tones: giồi — falling tone (huyền).