diện mạo
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ziən˧˨ʔ maːw˧˨ʔ]Huế [jiəŋ˨˩ʔ maːw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jiəŋ˨˩˨ maːw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
diện mạo means appearance; look; impression or vibes.
Chinese characters: 面貌 (面 “face” + 貌 “face”)
Meanings of diện mạo in English
Noun
- figurative, literary appearance, look, impression or vibes ≈ ngoại hình
- Công trình hứa hẹn sẽ mang đến cho thành phố một diện mạo trẻ trung, năng động.The construction promises to bring youthful, energetic vibes to the city.
- archaic facial appearance ≈ mặt mũi
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 面貌, composed of 面 (“face”) and 貌 (“face”).
Frequently asked questions
What does diện mạo mean in English?
diện mạo (noun) means "appearance; look; impression or vibes".
How do you pronounce diện mạo?
IPA: Hanoi [ziən˧˨ʔ maːw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jiəŋ˨˩˨ maːw˨˩˨]. Tones: diện — heavy tone (nặng), mạo — heavy tone (nặng).
Is diện mạo a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. diện mạo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 面貌.