khai man
verb
Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ maːn˧˧]Huế [kʰaːj˧˧ maːŋ˧˧]Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ maːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khai man means to lie; to speak deceptively; to perjure.
Meanings of khai man in English
Verb
- to lie; to speak deceptively; to perjure
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 開 (“to declare, to state, to testify”) and 瞞 (“to lie”). Also compare 謾 /谩 (“to deceive”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khai man mean in English?
khai man (verb) means "to lie; to speak deceptively; to perjure".
How do you pronounce khai man?
IPA: Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ maːn˧˧]; Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ maːŋ˧˧]. Tones: khai — level tone (ngang), man — level tone (ngang).