muôi
noun
Hanoi [muəj˧˧]Huế [muj˧˧]Saigon [muj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
muôi means a ladle; a rice paddle; a shamoji.
Meanings of muôi in English
Noun
- Northern Vietnam a ladle (deep-bowled spoon with a long, usually curved, handle) ≈ vá
- a rice paddle; a shamoji
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, muôi could be written as 枚. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does muôi mean in English?
muôi (noun) means "a ladle; a rice paddle; a shamoji".
How do you pronounce muôi?
IPA: Hanoi [muəj˧˧]; Saigon [muj˧˧]. Tones: muôi — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with muôi?
Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái muôi" (one a ladle).