xoi mói
verb
Hanoi [sɔj˧˧ mɔj˧˦]Huế [sɔj˧˧ mɔj˨˩˦]Saigon [sɔj˧˧ mɔj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xoi mói means to find fault with someone.
Meanings of xoi mói in English
Verb
- to find fault with someone
Etymology
Compound of xoi (“to make a way”) + mói (fossil word), with the latter component from Proto-Vietic *k-mɔːlʔ (“stick for digging”).
Frequently asked questions
What does xoi mói mean in English?
xoi mói (verb) means "to find fault with someone".
How do you pronounce xoi mói?
IPA: Hanoi [sɔj˧˧ mɔj˧˦]; Saigon [sɔj˧˧ mɔj˦˥]. Tones: xoi — level tone (ngang), mói — rising tone (sắc).