mặt
[mat̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) face (front part of head)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mặt bạn đỏ hết rồi kìa.Your face is all red.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) face (facial expression)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) face (public image)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adjective) right (of direction)
Examples
tay mặtthe right hand/arm
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “mặt” mean?
(noun) face (front part of head)
Is “mặt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.