ngửi
[ŋɨj˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to sniff; to smell
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ngửi thử xem sữa còn dùng được không.Smell it and see whether the milk is still good.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ngửi” mean?
(verb) to sniff; to smell
Is “ngửi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.