mì ăn liền
[mi˨˩ ʔan˧˧ liən˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Instant noodles — the Northern word; Southerners say mì gói.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Mì úp nước sôi ăn liền — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói mì gói.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Tối nay lười, ăn mì ăn liền thôi.I’m feeling lazy tonight, so I’ll just have instant noodles.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: “Mì” is the standard spelling; “mỳ” is also common in northern usage. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “mì ăn liền” mean?
Instant noodles — the Northern word; Southerners say mì gói.
Is “mì ăn liền” 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?
“mì gói” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.