mua vui
[muə˧˧ vuj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to get into vain entertainment
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nay nàng đã truyền-bá được nghề xướng-ca để mua vui cho thiên-hạ và sẽ tồn tại mãi với thế-gian...As a songstress, the lady was able to make her craft known to and loved by the mass, and thus left her everlasting mark on the world.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “mua vui” mean?
(verb) to get into vain entertainment
Is “mua vui” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.