miệt mài
[miət̚˧˨ʔ maːj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) utterly absorbed (in something); engrossed (in)
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “miệt mài” mean?
(adjective) utterly absorbed (in something); engrossed (in)
Is “miệt mài” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.