hoiq

Zhuang

Etymology

From Proto-Tai *χɔːjᴮ (“slave”). Cognate with Nong Zhuang koij, kuaij.

Pronunciation

• (Standard Zhuang) IPA^(key): /hoːi˧˥/
• Tone numbers: hoi⁵
• Hyphenation: hoiq

Noun

hoiq (Sawndip forms 𬽻 or 灰 or 仡 or 悔, 1957–1982 spelling hoiƽ)

1. slave
2. servant
3. underling; lackey; flunkey; sycophant

Verb

hoiq (1957–1982 spelling hoiƽ)

1. to serve