rỗi
[zoj˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to remain unoccupied
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to salvage
Examples
cứu rỗi linh hồnto save the soul
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adverb) already (intensifier used to emphasize impatience or express exasperation)
Examples
Đi rỗi!Let's go already!
Ngủ rỗi.Go to sleep already.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “rỗi” mean?
(verb) to remain unoccupied
Is “rỗi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.