mời
Definition
- Verb:
- To invite: To politely ask someone to go somewhere, do something, or participate in an event. It expresses a respectful and courteous request.
- To offer (politely): To politely ask or encourage someone to eat, drink, or take something.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Tôi mời bạn đến dự tiệc sinh nhật. (I invite you to the birthday party.)
- Mời anh ngồi. (Please have a seat. / I invite you to sit.)
- Mời bác dùng cơm. (Please eat your meal. / I invite you to eat.)
Advanced Usage
"Kính mời": A very formal and respectful term for "to invite," often used in written invitations or formal announcements.
- Kính mời quý vị đến dự lễ khai trương. (We respectfully invite you to attend the opening ceremony.)
"Giấy mời": An invitation card or letter.
- Cô ấy nhận được giấy mời đám cưới. (She received a wedding invitation.)
Variants and Related Words
Mời mọc (v): To urge or persistently invite someone, often in a friendly or persuasive manner.
- Anh ấy mời mọc tôi đi uống cà phê nhiều lần. (He repeatedly invited me out for coffee.)
Lời mời (n): An invitation.
- Tôi chấp nhận lời mời của cô ấy. (I accepted her invitation.)
Synonyms
- Invite: To request someone's presence or participation.
- Ask: To request someone to do something (less formal than "mời").
- Offer: To present something for acceptance.
Related Idioms
Mời trầu: Literally "to offer betel," a traditional, highly respectful gesture to start a conversation or show hospitality. It symbolizes invitation and respect.
- Cụ già mời trầu vị khách mới đến. (The old lady offered betel to the new guest as a sign of respect.)
Mời đám: To invite guests to a funeral ceremony.
- Gia đình đang mời đám hàng xóm. (The family is inviting the neighbors to the funeral.)
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