mãn nhãn
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [maːn˦ˀ˥ ɲaːn˦ˀ˥]Huế [maːŋ˧˨ ɲaːŋ˧˨]Saigon [maːŋ˨˩˦ ɲaːŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mãn nhãn means beautiful to behold; nice to look at.
Chinese characters: 滿眼
Meanings of mãn nhãn in English
Adjective
- beautiful to behold, nice to look at
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 滿眼, composed of 滿 and 眼.
Frequently asked questions
What does mãn nhãn mean in English?
mãn nhãn (adjective) means "beautiful to behold; nice to look at".
How do you pronounce mãn nhãn?
IPA: Hanoi [maːn˦ˀ˥ ɲaːn˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [maːŋ˨˩˦ ɲaːŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: mãn — creaky rising tone (ngã), nhãn — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is mãn nhãn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mãn nhãn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 滿眼.