rọi
[zɔj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to beam, shine, illuminate; to focus (light)
Examples
rọi đènto shine a flashlight
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) alternative spelling of dọi (“plumb bob”)
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Hà Nội”
Common questions
What does “rọi” mean?
(verb) to beam, shine, illuminate; to focus (light)
Is “rọi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.