mãn nguyện
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [maːn˦ˀ˥ ŋwiən˧˨ʔ]Huế [maːŋ˧˨ ŋwiəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [maːŋ˨˩˦ ŋwiəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mãn nguyện means satisfied; with one's wishes fulfilled.
Chinese characters: 滿願 (滿 “satisfied” + 願 “wish”)
Meanings of mãn nguyện in English
Adjective
- satisfied; with one's wishes fulfilled
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 滿願, composed of 滿 (“satisfied”) and 願 (“wish”).
Frequently asked questions
What does mãn nguyện mean in English?
mãn nguyện (adjective) means "satisfied; with one's wishes fulfilled".
How do you pronounce mãn nguyện?
IPA: Hanoi [maːn˦ˀ˥ ŋwiən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [maːŋ˨˩˦ ŋwiəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: mãn — creaky rising tone (ngã), nguyện — heavy tone (nặng).
Is mãn nguyện a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mãn nguyện is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 滿願.