mấy hồi
adverb
Hanoi [məj˧˦ hoj˨˩]Huế [məj˨˩˦ hoj˦˩]Saigon [məj˦˥ hoj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mấy hồi means in no time; for a little bit.
Meanings of mấy hồi in English
Adverb
- colloquial in no time, for a little bit
- Mất bài thì làm lại mấy hồi.If you lose your homework, you can just do it again in no time.
- a definite amount of time, some time
- Hoa nở được mấy hồi thì bão tới.The flowers bloomed for some time then the storm came.
Etymology
mấy + hồi.
Frequently asked questions
What does mấy hồi mean in English?
mấy hồi (adverb) means "in no time; for a little bit".
How do you pronounce mấy hồi?
IPA: Hanoi [məj˧˦ hoj˨˩]; Saigon [məj˦˥ hoj˨˩]. Tones: mấy — rising tone (sắc), hồi — falling tone (huyền).