mời

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Vietnamese

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Pronunciation

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Verb

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mời (𠶣, 𠶆, 𠷯, 𫬱)

  1. to invite; to ask
    khách mờiinvited guest

Usage notes

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  • The word mời with the English meaning "please" is used at the beginning of the sentence and followed by a second personal pronoun as a polite suggestion or invitation to do something.
Mời anh uống cà phê.Please have a cup of coffee.
  • If it is placed after the subject, mời retains its literal English meaning "to invite".

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