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mén

adjective
Hanoi [mɛn˧˦]Huế [mɛŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [mɛŋ˦˥] browser voice
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mén means newborn; small; juvenile.

Meanings of mén in English

Adjective

  1. newborn, small, juvenile
    • chí ména nit
    • trẻ ména baby

Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)

Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, mén could be written as 免. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.

Frequently asked questions

What does mén mean in English?

mén (adjective) means "newborn; small; juvenile".

How do you pronounce mén?

IPA: Hanoi [mɛn˧˦]; Saigon [mɛŋ˦˥]. Tones: mén — rising tone (sắc).

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