vái
nounverb
Hanoi [vaːj˧˦]Huế [vaːj˨˩˦]Saigon [vaːj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vái means instance of such an expression; a wai.
Meanings of vái in English
Noun
- instance of such an expression, a wai
Verb
- to express one's respect or worship by pressing the palms together in front of one's chest while bowing, to perform a wai
Words with vái
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, vái could be written as 𥛉. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 拜 (SV: bái).
Frequently asked questions
What does vái mean in English?
vái (noun) means "instance of such an expression; a wai".
How do you pronounce vái?
IPA: Hanoi [vaːj˧˦]; Saigon [vaːj˦˥]. Tones: vái — rising tone (sắc).