lưu manh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [liw˧˧ majŋ̟˧˧]Huế [lɨw˧˧ mɛɲ˧˧]Saigon [lɨw˧˧ man˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lưu manh means thug; hooligan; scoundrel.
Meanings of lưu manh in English
Noun
- thug, hooligan, scoundrel
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 流氓.
Frequently asked questions
What does lưu manh mean in English?
lưu manh (noun) means "thug; hooligan; scoundrel".
How do you pronounce lưu manh?
IPA: Hanoi [liw˧˧ majŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [lɨw˧˧ man˧˧]. Tones: lưu — level tone (ngang), manh — level tone (ngang).
Is lưu manh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lưu manh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 流氓.
What classifier is used with lưu manh?
Common classifiers: tên, kẻ, đứa — for example "một tên lưu manh" (one thug).