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.