ngòi
[ŋɔj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) canal
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) primer, fuse, match
Register: formal
Examples
ngòi bútnib of a pen
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) stinger of bees and wasps
Register: formal
Examples
Ong mật chích để lại ngòi.Honey bees left behind their stinger after stinging.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ngòi” mean?
(noun) canal
Is “ngòi” formal or informal?
ngòi is generally formal.