may
[maj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Lucky — standard nationwide; in the South you will often hear hên instead.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Gặp vận tốt — từ chuẩn cả nước; trong Nam thường nói hên.
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
• Standard nationwide (may mắn); Southern colloquial speech says hên.
Examples
Chị ấy đang may áo dài.She is sewing an áo dài.
May mà về kịp trước cơn mưa lớn.Lucky we made it home before the downpour.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “may” mean?
Lucky — standard nationwide; in the South you will often hear hên instead.
Is “may” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“hên” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.