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hối

verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hoj˧˦]Huế [hoj˨˩˦]Saigon [hoj˦˥] browser voice
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hối means to urge.

Chinese characters: 誨

Meanings of hối in English

Verb

  1. to urge ≈ giục

Verb

  1. in compounds to repent

Words with hối

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 誨.

Frequently asked questions

What does hối mean in English?

hối (verb) means "to urge".

How do you pronounce hối?

IPA: Hanoi [hoj˧˦]; Saigon [hoj˦˥]. Tones: hối — rising tone (sắc).

Is hối a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. hối is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 誨.

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