xoi
verbcombining form
Hanoi [sɔj˧˧]Huế [sɔj˧˧]Saigon [sɔj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xoi means to poke through; to clear with a stick.
Meanings of xoi in English
Verb
- to poke through; to clear with a stick
- xoi vòi ấmto clear the spout of a kettle
- to pierce, puncture ≈ xuyên
- xoi lỗto pierce a hole
- to clear (a path)
- xoi đường đi trong rừngto clear a path through the forest
- to groove, chisel
- xoi cạnh bànto groove the edge of a table
Combining form
- reduplicant of xói, only used in xoi xói
Words with xoi
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, xoi could be written as 催, 𢭻. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Frequently asked questions
What does xoi mean in English?
xoi (verb) means "to poke through; to clear with a stick".
How do you pronounce xoi?
IPA: Hanoi [sɔj˧˧]; Saigon [sɔj˧˧]. Tones: xoi — level tone (ngang).