lọi
verbcombining form
Hanoi [lɔj˧˨ʔ]Huế [lɔj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [lɔj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lọi means to exclude; leave out.
Meanings of lọi in English
Verb
- to exclude, leave out (from a group, etc.)
- chẳng lọi một ainot leaving out anyone
- dialectal to fracture; to dislocate ≈ gãy
- ngã lọi chânto fall and break a leg
Combining form
- only used in chói lọi (“radiant, brilliant”)
Combining form
- alternative form of rọi (“to beam, shine”)
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, lọi could be written as 耒, 𥑶. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Frequently asked questions
What does lọi mean in English?
lọi (verb) means "to exclude; leave out".
How do you pronounce lọi?
IPA: Hanoi [lɔj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [lɔj˨˩˨]. Tones: lọi — heavy tone (nặng).