quài
Pronunciation
Northern
/kwa̤ːj˨˩/
Central
/kwaːj˧˧/
Southern
/waːj˨˩/
reach backward
Verb
reach backward
Learn more
After looking up a meaning, choose a textbook or practice activity to keep learning Vietnamese.
Learn letters and pronunciation from the beginning
Open the 10days lesson listAn introductory textbook over ten days. Choose a lesson to read and listen to.
Learn conversation through a story
Read about “Tết, the Third Time”A textbook that teaches conversation through a family story. It is being prepared; see its content and release status.
Practise words and sounds in short activities
Choose from the practice listChoose an activity for vocabulary, tones, listening and other skills.
1 senses
Meaning
1 senses
▸
Meaning
1 senses
Sense 1
Verb
reach backward Core Actions
To reach backward with one's hand or body to touch or grab something behind.
vi Cô ấy quài tay ra sau để lấy chiếc túi.
en She reached backward to grab the bag.
Similar
quái / quại / quải
▸
Similar
quái / quại / quải
Use
quài cang / quài nưa
▸
Use
quài cang / quài nưa