mãi dâm
[maːj˦ˀ˥ zəm˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to use the service of prostitutes
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) misconstruction of mại dâm (“to prostitute oneself”)
Common questions
What does “mãi dâm” mean?
(verb) to use the service of prostitutes
Is “mãi dâm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.