mất lòng
[mət̚˧˦ lawŋ͡m˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to hurt one's feelings
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
thuốc đắng dã tật, sự thật mất lòngBitter remedy heals, sincere words hurt. (proverb)
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to have hurt feelings
Common questions
What does “mất lòng” mean?
(verb) to hurt one's feelings
Is “mất lòng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.