mã lặc
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [maː˦ˀ˥ lak̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [maː˧˨ lak̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [maː˨˩˦ lak̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mã lặc means bridle.
Chinese characters: 馬勒 (馬 “horse” + 勒 “bridle”)
Meanings of mã lặc in English
Noun
- bridle
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 馬勒, composed of 馬 (“horse”) and 勒 (“bridle”).
Frequently asked questions
What does mã lặc mean in English?
mã lặc (noun) means "bridle".
How do you pronounce mã lặc?
IPA: Hanoi [maː˦ˀ˥ lak̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [maː˨˩˦ lak̚˨˩˨]. Tones: mã — creaky rising tone (ngã), lặc — heavy tone (nặng).
Is mã lặc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mã lặc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 馬勒.