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hèn mạt

adjective
Hanoi [hɛn˨˩ maːt̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [hɛŋ˦˩ maːk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [hɛŋ˨˩ maːk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
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hènfallinghuyềnmạtheavynặng

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hèn mạt means despicable.

Meanings of hèn mạt in English

Adjective

  1. despicable ≈ hèn hạ
    • sống hèn mạtto live a despicable life

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What does hèn mạt mean in English?

hèn mạt (adjective) means "despicable".

How do you pronounce hèn mạt?

IPA: Hanoi [hɛn˨˩ maːt̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [hɛŋ˨˩ maːk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: hèn — falling tone (huyền), mạt — heavy tone (nặng).

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