mới
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) new (recently made or created)
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) have just (happened); just
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adverb) only after, only when, after that
Register: informal
Examples
Có thực mới vực được đạo.Only when people have food can they learn.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adverb) Used to emphasize that something is.
Register: informal
Examples
Brasilia mới là thủ đô của Brasil.Brasilia is the capital of Brazil (not some other city).
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Common questions
What does “mới” mean?
(adjective) new (recently made or created)
Is “mới” formal or informal?
mới is generally informal.
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