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không khỏi

cannot help

adverb CEFR B2 Vietnamese

Tones 2 syllables — không: ngang (level) · khỏi: hỏi (dipping-rising) ?

không khỏi cannot help

Meaning

Examples

Nghe tin ấy, tôi không khỏi xúc động.
I couldn't help but be moved when I heard the news.
Nhìn cảnh đó, ai cũng không khỏi bật cười.
Everyone couldn't help but laugh at that scene.

Degree Words

FAQ

How do you say "cannot help" in Vietnamese?
"cannot help" in Vietnamese is không khỏi.
What does không khỏi mean in English?
không khỏi means "cannot help" (adverb). cannot help.
How is không khỏi pronounced?
không khỏi has 2 syllables: không: ngang (level) · khỏi: hỏi (dipping-rising). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is không khỏi in Vietnamese?
không khỏi is among the 8,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level B2.
How is không khỏi used in a sentence?
For example: Nghe tin ấy, tôi không khỏi xúc động. (I couldn't help but be moved when I heard the news.); Nhìn cảnh đó, ai cũng không khỏi bật cười. (Everyone couldn't help but laugh at that scene.).

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