vẻ mặt
[vɛ˧˩ mat̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) facial expression; look (on someone's face)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trông ông ta già khọm, người tiều tuỵ, vẻ mặt chán nản, râu tóc bờm xờm.He looked old and bent, with an emaciated body, a sad mien, and his beard and hair were shaggy.
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 “vẻ mặt” mean?
(noun) facial expression; look (on someone's face)
Is “vẻ mặt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.