rọi
verbcombining formnoun
Hanoi [zɔj˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʐɔj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ɹɔj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
rọi means to beam; shine; illuminate.
Meanings of rọi in English
Verb
- to beam, shine, illuminate; to focus (light)
- rọi đènto shine a flashlight
Combining form
- only used in ba rọi (“pork belly”)
Noun
- Hanoi alternative spelling of dọi (“plumb bob”)
Words with rọi
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, rọi could be written as 曜. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Frequently asked questions
What does rọi mean in English?
rọi (verb) means "to beam; shine; illuminate".
How do you pronounce rọi?
IPA: Hanoi [zɔj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ɹɔj˨˩˨]. Tones: rọi — heavy tone (nặng).