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lúi húi

[luj˧˦ huj˧˦] 🎙 Say it

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(adjective) engrossed in, absorbed by

Adjective

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Buổi chiều hôm ấy, Jeannette đang lúi húi giúp Hai Sành bán gà vịt ở chợ Bà Chiểu.That afternoon, Jeannette had been absorbed by her work helping Hai Sành sell chickens and ducks at Bà Chiểu market.

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Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “lúi húi” mean?

(adjective) engrossed in, absorbed by

Is “lúi húi” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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