lụi
[luj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adverb) without much thought put into it
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
khoanh lụi trắc nghiệmto circle random answers during a multiple-choice test
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 fade away due to the lack of fuel
Examples
Ngọn lửa dần lụi đi.The flame gradually faded away.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to stab, to skewer
Examples
lụi cho một daoto stab with a knife
tôm lụiskewered shrimp/prawm
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “lụi” mean?
(adverb) without much thought put into it
Is “lụi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.