Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

mai phục

[maːj˧˧ fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to ambush

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Lọt vào trận địa mai phục của địch thì chỉ có con đường chết mà thôi.If we get trapped into their ambush, we'd be dead.

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Common questions

What does “mai phục” mean?

(verb) to ambush

Is “mai phục” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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