mãng xà
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [maːŋ˦ˀ˥ saː˨˩]Huế [maːŋ˧˨ saː˦˩]Saigon [maːŋ˨˩˦ saː˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mãng xà means a large python; a wicked; monstruous.
Chinese characters: 蟒蛇 (蟒 “python” + 蛇 “snake”) Classifier: con — e.g. một con mãng xà (one large python)
Meanings of mãng xà in English
Noun
- a large python
- a wicked, monstruous, giant snake or serpent
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 蟒蛇, composed of 蟒 (“python”) and 蛇 (“snake”). The mythological sense is probably a Vietnamese innovation.
Frequently asked questions
What does mãng xà mean in English?
mãng xà (noun) means "a large python; a wicked; monstruous".
How do you pronounce mãng xà?
IPA: Hanoi [maːŋ˦ˀ˥ saː˨˩]; Saigon [maːŋ˨˩˦ saː˨˩]. Tones: mãng — creaky rising tone (ngã), xà — falling tone (huyền).
Is mãng xà a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mãng xà is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 蟒蛇.
What classifier is used with mãng xà?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con mãng xà" (one a large python).