mãi
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Meaning
3 senses · 3 meanings
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for a long time
Continuing for an extended period without stopping, or happening repeatedly over a long duration of time in the future.
vi Anh ấy cứ nói mãi về chuyện cũ.
en He keeps talking endlessly about the old matter.
until
Up to a particular point in time or event, indicating the duration until something specific happens or is reached.
vi Mãi đến tối anh ấy mới về nhà.
en He did not come home until evening.
all the way
Continuously along a long stretch of a journey, until reaching a destination.
vi Chúng tôi đi mãi mới tới ngôi làng nhỏ.
en We kept going for a long way before reaching the small village.