vỉ
nounclassifiercombining form
Hanoi [vi˧˩]Huế [vɪj˧˨]Saigon [vɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vỉ means trellis matting; usually made of bamboo).
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái vỉ (one trellis matting)
Meanings of vỉ in English
Noun
- trellis matting (used to lag bottom of a double boiler (chõ), usually made of bamboo)
- something flat with many small holes in it, such as a fly swatter, a barbecue grill, etc.
- vỉ nướnga gridiron
Classifier
- Used for small flat objects containing many small items of the same type, such as blister packs (of medicine, batteries), etc.
Combining form
- reduplicant of van, only used in van vỉ
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, vỉ could be written as 尾, 彼, 偉. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does vỉ mean in English?
vỉ (noun) means "trellis matting; usually made of bamboo)".
How do you pronounce vỉ?
IPA: Hanoi [vi˧˩]; Saigon [vɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: vỉ — dipping tone (hỏi).
What classifier is used with vỉ?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái vỉ" (one trellis matting).