quỵ luỵ
[kwi˧˨ʔ lwi˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to cringe, to grovel
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] Khưu mỗ thà mất mạng chứ há lại cam tâm quị lụy bọn gian tà?[…] I, Qiū, would rather die; why would I consent to grovelling before evildoers?
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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 “quỵ luỵ” mean?
(verb) to cringe, to grovel
Is “quỵ luỵ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.