vái giời
[vaːj˧˦ zəːj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to perform a wai to the sky
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) kind of small crab
Examples
Loại định cư cuối cùng là Vái giời chỉ to bằng gốc đũa, lưng khum cao, thân màu phù sa và cặp càng cũng tía đỏ.The final sedentary species is the vái giời, only as big as the root of the chopstick, with a curved and tall carapace, silt-colored body and pair of reddish pincers.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “vái giời” mean?
(verb) to perform a wai to the sky
Is “vái giời” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.