hời
adjectiveparticle
Hanoi [həːj˨˩]Huế [həːj˦˩]Saigon [həːj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hời means cheap; inexpensive.
Meanings of hời in English
Adjective
- cheap; inexpensive
- profitable
Particle
- hushaby; lullaby vocable
Words with hời
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, hời could be written as 侅, 孩, 唏, 咳. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does hời mean in English?
hời (adjective) means "cheap; inexpensive".
How do you pronounce hời?
IPA: Hanoi [həːj˨˩]; Saigon [həːj˨˩]. Tones: hời — falling tone (huyền).