làm mối
[laːm˨˩ moj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To matchmake — the Northern word; Southerners say làm mai.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Giới thiệu cho hai người quen nhau — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói làm mai.
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
người làm mốimatchmaker
Bà cụ làm mối cho hai nhà nên duyên.The old lady matched the two families into a marriage.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “làm mối” mean?
To matchmake — the Northern word; Southerners say làm mai.
Is “làm mối” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“làm mai” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.