lăng mạ
verb
Hanoi [laŋ˧˧ maː˧˨ʔ]Huế [laŋ˧˧ maː˨˩ʔ]Saigon [laŋ˧˧ maː˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lăng mạ means to revile; to abuse; to insult.
Meanings of lăng mạ in English
Verb
- formal, literary to revile; to abuse; to insult ≈ chửi
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 凌 (“to insult”) and 罵 (“to curse”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lăng mạ mean in English?
lăng mạ (verb) means "to revile; to abuse; to insult".
How do you pronounce lăng mạ?
IPA: Hanoi [laŋ˧˧ maː˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [laŋ˧˧ maː˨˩˨]. Tones: lăng — level tone (ngang), mạ — heavy tone (nặng).