hí hoáy
verb
Hanoi [hi˧˦ hwaj˧˦]Huế [hɪj˨˩˦ hwaj˨˩˦]Saigon [hɪj˦˥ waj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hí hoáy means to be busy; to fiddle with; to scribble.
Meanings of hí hoáy in English
Verb
- to be busy (on manual tasks); to fiddle with; to scribble
- hí hoáy ghi chépto jot down notes
Etymology
Reduplication of hoáy, whence also loáy hoáy. Likely related also to hoay (obsolete), whence loay hoay.
Frequently asked questions
What does hí hoáy mean in English?
hí hoáy (verb) means "to be busy; to fiddle with; to scribble".
How do you pronounce hí hoáy?
IPA: Hanoi [hi˧˦ hwaj˧˦]; Saigon [hɪj˦˥ waj˦˥]. Tones: hí — rising tone (sắc), hoáy — rising tone (sắc).