mấy hồi
[məj˧˦ hoj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adverb) in no time, for a little bit
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mất bài thì làm lại mấy hồi.If you lose your homework, you can just do it again in no time.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) a definite amount of time, some time
Register: informal
Examples
Hoa nở được mấy hồi thì bão tới.The flowers bloomed for some time then the storm came.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “mấy hồi” mean?
(adverb) in no time, for a little bit
Is “mấy hồi” formal or informal?
mấy hồi is generally informal.