hoi
adjective
Hanoi [hɔj˧˧]Huế [hɔj˧˧]Saigon [hɔj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoi means smelly; foul.
Meanings of hoi in English
Adjective
- smelly, foul ≈ hôi
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, hoi could be written as 𦤠. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does hoi mean in English?
hoi (adjective) means "smelly; foul".
How do you pronounce hoi?
IPA: Hanoi [hɔj˧˧]; Saigon [hɔj˧˧]. Tones: hoi — level tone (ngang).