vái
Pronunciation
Northern
/vaːj˧˥/
Central
/ja̰ːj˩˧/
Southern
/jaːj˧˥/
bow respectfully
2 senses
Verb
bow respectfully
Noun
respectful bow
Details
2 senses
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Details
2 senses
Verb
Sense 1
Verb
bow respectfully
Core Actions
To show respect or worship by pressing one's palms together and bowing the head.
vi Mọi người thành tâm vái trước bàn thờ để cầu mong sự bình an.
en People sincerely bow respectfully before the altar to pray for peace.
Noun
Sense 2
Noun
respectful bow
A single instance of performing a respectful bow with the palms pressed together.
vi Anh ấy thực hiện một cái vái sâu để bày tỏ lòng biết ơn của mình.
en He performed a deep respectful bow to express his gratitude.
Form
Chinese characters / chữ Nôm / syllables
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Form
Chinese characters / chữ Nôm / syllables
Chinese characters
Source-aligned
Representative candidate
拜
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