hoạ may
[hwaː˧˨ʔ maj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) through sheer luck
AdverbRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hoạ may mà có nó thì nói luôn.If somehow he's there, then you should tell him straight away.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “hoạ may” mean?
(adverb) through sheer luck
Is “hoạ may” formal or informal?
hoạ may is generally informal.