húi
[huj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to cut, to crop
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Một người đứng tuổi hơn cả, đầu húi cao, những ngọn tóc loè xoè phủ xuống vầng trán đã có nhiều nếp nhăn, đang nói cái gì nghe chậm rãi như đọc kinh.Someone, older than the others, hair cropped short, locks hanging over his wrinkled forehead, was saying something very slowly as if reading scripture.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “húi” mean?
(verb) to cut, to crop
Is “húi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.