miết
[miət̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to move one's finger or palm while applying pressure
Examples
gập tờ giấy rồi miết cho thẳng nếpto fold a paper then apply pressure to create a crease
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
(adverb) uninterruptedly; without a break; continuously
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Common questions
What does “miết” mean?
(verb) to move one's finger or palm while applying pressure
Is “miết” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.