mát rượi
[maːt̚˧˦ zɨəj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) cooler than something should usually be but very refreshing
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nãy ở ngoài trời nóng đổ lửa, buớc vô phòng phát có máy lạnh chạy ù ù cứ gọi là mát rười rượi.Just now when I was outside, the weather was unbearably hot, so when I entered the room and got hit by the cool air from air conditioner, I was like "yup, that's refreshing".
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 “mát rượi” mean?
(adjective) cooler than something should usually be but very refreshing
Is “mát rượi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.