khơi
[xəːj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) part of the sea away from the shores; the main sea; open sea; high seas
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) far
Examples
賖𣾺外准邉陲
闍婆賊𤞦𢵋皮紛争Far away beyond the borderlands,
Javanese bandits and barbarians competed and engaged in conflicts.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to remind of something
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to dredge
Common questions
What does “khơi” mean?
(noun) part of the sea away from the shores; the main sea; open sea; high seas
Is “khơi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.