thấy mặt đặt tên
[tʰəj˧˦ mat̚˧˨ʔ ʔɗat̚˧˨ʔ ten˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: coi mặt đặt tên
Meaning · English
(verb) to name someone descriptively based on their appearance
Verb
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 “thấy mặt đặt tên” mean?
(verb) to name someone descriptively based on their appearance
Is “thấy mặt đặt tên” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.