đầu mối
[ʔɗəw˨˩ moj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) clue, lead
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tiểu đệ bất tài, tìm suốt một ngày một đêm mà không có đầu mối gì.I'm incompetent; I searched for a full day and a night without finding any leads.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “đầu mối” mean?
(noun) clue, lead
Is “đầu mối” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.