ăn mày
[ʔan˧˧ maj˨˩]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) beggar
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to beg for money
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “ăn mày” mean?
(noun) beggar
Is “ăn mày” formal or informal?
ăn mày is generally informal.