mãng
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [maːŋ˦ˀ˥]Huế [maːŋ˧˨]Saigon [maːŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mãng means a python; a serpent.
Chinese characters: 蟒 Classifier: con — e.g. một con mãng (one python)
Meanings of mãng in English
Noun
- a python; a serpent
- historical a kind of mandarin's robe decorated with serpentine imagery
Adjective
- in compounds rude
Words with mãng
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 蟒.
Frequently asked questions
What does mãng mean in English?
mãng (noun) means "a python; a serpent".
How do you pronounce mãng?
IPA: Hanoi [maːŋ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [maːŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: mãng — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is mãng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mãng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 蟒.
What classifier is used with mãng?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con mãng" (one a python).