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chúc may mắn
/cʊwk maj˧ˀ˦ mɐn˧ˀ˦/
good luck
Chúc may mắn trong kỳ thi sắp tới nhé!
Good luck in your upcoming exam!
informal
An expression used to wish someone success or fortune in a future endeavor.
Trước khi anh ấy đi phỏng vấn, tôi đã nói 'Chúc may mắn!'
Before he went to the interview, I said, 'Good luck!'
Cô ấy gửi tin nhắn 'Chúc may mắn!' đến đội tuyển trước trận đấu.
She sent a message saying 'Good luck!' to the team before the match.
Commonly used in both spoken and written Vietnamese, often followed by an exclamation mark for emphasis.
Collocations
chúc may mắn lắmvery good luckchúc may mắn nhéwish you good luck!
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Pro Tip
Pronunciation Tip
Pronounce 'chúc' as /cʊwk/ (similar to 'chuck' without the 'k' sound) and 'may mắn' as /maj˧ˀ˦ mɐn˧ˀ˦/. The double 'm' in 'mắn' is pronounced as a single 'm' with a glottal stop.
Gold Rule
Usage Context
Use 'chúc may mắn' when wishing someone success in an exam, interview, competition, or any significant event. It is not typically used for everyday good wishes like birthdays or holidays.
Usage Notes
The phrase is a direct combination of 'chúc' (to wish) and 'may mắn' (luck). It is used in both formal and informal contexts, though more common in casual speech.
Word Breakdown
chúc
to wish
verbmay mắn
luck
nounTừ Điển Việt Anh