mai một
[maːj˧˧ mot̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to get on the point of declining or dying out
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
sự mai một ngôn ngữ thiểu sốthe decline of minority languages
Các ngành nghề và phong tục truyền thống ở địa phương đang ngày càng mai một.The crafts and practices in this locality are on the decline.
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 ↗
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “mai một” mean?
(verb) to get on the point of declining or dying out
Is “mai một” 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?
“on the point of” (English) — near equivalent.