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lủi thủi

adjective
Hanoi [luj˧˩ tʰuj˧˩]Huế [luj˧˨ tʰuj˧˨]Saigon [luj˨˩˦ tʰuj˨˩˦] browser voice
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lủi thủi means walking; working or being alone; lonesome.

Meanings of lủi thủi in English

Adjective

  1. walking, working or being alone; lonesome

Etymology

l- reduplication of thủi. See thui thủi, another reduplicative from the same root.

Frequently asked questions

What does lủi thủi mean in English?

lủi thủi (adjective) means "walking; working or being alone; lonesome".

How do you pronounce lủi thủi?

IPA: Hanoi [luj˧˩ tʰuj˧˩]; Saigon [luj˨˩˦ tʰuj˨˩˦]. Tones: lủi — dipping tone (hỏi), thủi — dipping tone (hỏi).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.