gối
[ɣoj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a pillow
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
vỏ/bao/áo gốia pillow case
gối ôma body pillow
Đặt thêm cái gối lên ghế đi.Put another cushion on the chair.
Cho mình xin thêm một cái gối.Could I have one more pillow?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Gối can mean either a pillow or a soft cushion, depending on context. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to rest one's head on something
Examples
gối đầuto rest one's head (on something)
sách gối đầu giườnga bible
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) knee (joint in the middle of the leg and area around it)
Examples
lên gốito knee
Nếu lên gối không được thì xuống chỏ.If you can't knee your opponent, try elbowing them.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “gối” mean?
(noun) a pillow
Is “gối” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.