mời lơi
[məːj˨˩ ləːj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to make an ostensible invitation, to invite for the sake of politeness while expecting the person so invited to refuse
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
mời chỉ để giữ vẻ lịch sự, dù không mong người đó đồng ý
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Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “mời lơi” mean?
(verb) to make an ostensible invitation, to invite for the sake of politeness while expecting the person so invited to refuse
Is “mời lơi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.