giụi
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giụi means to stub out; to nuzzle; snuggle.
Also spelled dụi — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of giụi in English
Verb
- to stub out
- to nuzzle, snuggle
- to rub (one's eye)
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, giụi could be written as 𢬗. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does giụi mean in English?
giụi (verb) means "to stub out; to nuzzle; snuggle".
How do you pronounce giụi?
IPA: Hanoi [zuj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [juj˨˩˨]. Tones: giụi — heavy tone (nặng).