xoi
[sɔj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to poke through; to clear with a stick
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
xoi vòi ấmto clear the spout of a kettle
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
(verb) to pierce, puncture
Examples
xoi lỗto pierce a hole
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to clear (a path)
Examples
xoi đường đi trong rừngto clear a path through the forest
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “xoi” mean?
(verb) to poke through; to clear with a stick
Is “xoi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.