mai phục
[maːj˧˧ fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to ambush
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
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.
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 “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.