xúi hẻo
adjective
Hanoi [suj˧˦ hɛw˧˩]Huế [suj˨˩˦ hɛw˧˨]Saigon [suj˦˥ hɛw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xúi hẻo means unlucky.
Meanings of xúi hẻo in English
Adjective
- colloquial unlucky
Etymology
The first element is from Cantonese 衰 (seoi¹) (also seen in xúi quẩy), but the second element is unclear.
Frequently asked questions
What does xúi hẻo mean in English?
xúi hẻo (adjective) means "unlucky".
How do you pronounce xúi hẻo?
IPA: Hanoi [suj˧˦ hɛw˧˩]; Saigon [suj˦˥ hɛw˨˩˦]. Tones: xúi — rising tone (sắc), hẻo — dipping tone (hỏi).