rơi
[zəːj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to fall (from a height)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
mưa rơirain falls
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to fall (to occur, to happen)
Examples
Sinh nhật tôi rơi vào thứ hai.My birthday falls on Monday.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to fall (to arrive through chance, fate)
Examples
Số phận rơi vào tay của tổng thống.Fate falls into the hand of the president.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “rơi” mean?
(verb) to fall (from a height)
Is “rơi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.