xúi
adjectiveverb
Hanoi [suj˧˦]Huế [suj˨˩˦]Saigon [suj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xúi means unlucky; untoward; unfortunate.
Meanings of xúi in English
Adjective
- colloquial unlucky; untoward; unfortunate
Verb
- to incite
Words with xúi
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, xúi could be written as 驅. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 催 (SV: thôi). Compare xui.
Frequently asked questions
What does xúi mean in English?
xúi (adjective) means "unlucky; untoward; unfortunate".
How do you pronounce xúi?
IPA: Hanoi [suj˧˦]; Saigon [suj˦˥]. Tones: xúi — rising tone (sắc).