mải
[maːj˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) absorbed
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
mải chơi(disapproving) to be obsessed with fooling around; to be carefree
Mải nghe đoán số, Xuân Tóc Đỏ không trông thấy những người ấy.Absorbed with hearing his fortune told, Red-Haired Xuân did not notice them.
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 “mải” mean?
(adjective) absorbed
Is “mải” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.