lùi
[luj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to move backward; to step back; to retreat
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to postpone
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to roast in ashes
Examples
mía lùiroasted sugarcane
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “lùi” mean?
(verb) to move backward; to step back; to retreat
Is “lùi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.