thoái
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰwaːj˧˦]Huế [tʰwaːj˨˩˦]Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾aːj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thoái means to retreat; to withdraw; to back off.
Chinese characters: 退
Meanings of thoái in English
Verb
- to retreat; to withdraw; to back off
- to refuse; to decline
- to refund; to repay ≈ thối
Noun
- a kick ≈ cước
Words with thoái
Idioms and sayings with thoái
- tiến thoái lưỡng nan — between a rock and a hard place; a dilemma.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 退 (“retreat”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thoái mean in English?
thoái (verb) means "to retreat; to withdraw; to back off".
How do you pronounce thoái?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰwaːj˧˦]; Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾aːj˦˥]. Tones: thoái — rising tone (sắc).
Is thoái a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thoái is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 退.