gian manh
adjective
Hanoi [zaːn˧˧ majŋ̟˧˧]Huế [jaːŋ˧˧ mɛɲ˧˧]Saigon [jaːŋ˧˧ man˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
gian manh means devious and thuggish.
Meanings of gian manh in English
Adjective
- devious and thuggish
- Kẻ gian manh mà lại sống được trong xã hội văn minh như thế đâm ra cũng là nghịch lý ở đời.Why devious thugs can even survive like that in this civilized society is [such] a paradox of life.
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, gian manh could be written as 奸氓. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Blend of gian xảo (“devious”) + lưu manh (“thug”).
Frequently asked questions
What does gian manh mean in English?
gian manh (adjective) means "devious and thuggish".
How do you pronounce gian manh?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːn˧˧ majŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [jaːŋ˧˧ man˧˧]. Tones: gian — level tone (ngang), manh — level tone (ngang).