gặp may

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The Vietnamese phrase "gặp may" translates to "to be lucky" or "to encounter good fortune" in English. It describes a situation where someone experiences unexpected positive outcomes or good luck.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "gặp may" when talking about fortunate events or when someone has a stroke of luck.
• It's often used in casual conversations and can apply to various situations, such as winning a game, finding something valuable, or having a successful day.

Example:

1. In a sentence:
   • "Hôm nay tôi gặp may khi tìm thấy tiền trong túi áo."
   • Translation: "Today I was lucky when I found money in my coat pocket."

Advanced Usage:

• "Gặp may" can also be used in idiomatic expressions, such as "gặp may mắn," which means "to encounter luck" or "to be fortunate."
• It can describe not just random luck but also a situation where someone is in the right place at the right time.

Word Variants:

• "May mắn" (lucky): This is an adjective meaning "lucky" or "fortunate."
• "Gặp" (to meet/encounter): This is the verb that means "to meet" or "to encounter."

Different Meanings:

While "gặp may" specifically refers to being lucky, "gặp" can have other meanings depending on the context, such as "to meet someone" or "to encounter a situation."

Synonyms:

• "May mắn": This is a direct synonym meaning "lucky" or "fortunate."
• "Tốt số": Another term that can be used, meaning "good fortune" or "good luck."

Academic

adj

1. to be lucky; in luck's way