ăn may
verbadjective
Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ maj˧˧]Huế [ʔaŋ˧˧ maj˧˧]Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ ma(ː)j˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of ăn may in English
Verb
- idiomatic, informal to win or succeed by sheer luck rather than skill or effort
- Trận này thắng là nhờ ăn may thôi.Winning this match was just down to luck.
Etymology
ăn (“to eat; to get; to enjoy”) + may (“luck; lucky”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce ăn may?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ maj˧˧]; Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ ma(ː)j˧˧]. Tones: ăn — level tone (ngang), may — level tone (ngang).