mình ơi
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
“Dear!” — spouses calling each other “mình” (literally “self”): my other half.
Literally: “Hey, myself” — the beloved as one’s own self.
How to use it
✓ Use it when
Between spouses/long-term partners; tender and traditional.
Register: informalConnotation: tender
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mình ơi, về ăn cơm!Dear, come home for dinner!
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Owner-contributed endearment collection (July 2026); curated editorially.
Common questions
What does “mình ơi” mean?
“Dear!” — spouses calling each other “mình” (literally “self”): my other half. Literally: “Hey, myself” — the beloved as one’s own self.
Is “mình ơi” formal or informal?
mình ơi is generally informal; connotation: tender.