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ôi

Pronunciation Northern /oj˧˧/ Central /oj˧˥/ Southern /oj˧˧/
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oh
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oh

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3 senses 2 meanings
Meaning
3 senses · 2 meanings
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putrid

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
putrid Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

(Of food, especially meat or cooked rice) spoiled or gone off, with an unpleasant smell, no longer fit to eat.

vi Miếng thịt đã bị ôi và bốc mùi khó chịu.

en The piece of meat has gone bad and smells unpleasant.

oh

Interjection · 2 senses
Sense 1 Interjection
oh Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

An exclamation used to express a variety of emotions such as surprise, realization, pain, or distress.

vi Ôi, tôi không ngờ bạn lại đến đây!

en Oh, I didn't expect you to come here!

Sense 2 Interjection
alas Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

An exclamation used to express sorrow, grief, or regret about a particular situation or event.

vi Ôi, mọi chuyện đã quá muộn rồi!

en Alas, it is too late now!

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