khui
[xuj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to open (something) with tools; to unpack (goods)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
khui sầu riêngto open a durian fruit
khui chai rượu vangto open a bottle of wine
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to expose; to broach; to open
Examples
Chuyện động trời này mà khui ra thì khối người ngã ngựa.In a row would some men of power get ousted if this shocking event becomes exposed.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “khui” mean?
(verb) to open (something) with tools; to unpack (goods)
Is “khui” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.