mướn
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mướn means to hire; to rent.
Meanings of mướn in English
Verb
- to hire, to rent ≈ thuê
Words with mướn
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, mướn could be written as 𠼦, 摱. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Related to mượn (“to borrow”), probably through an affixed form.
Frequently asked questions
What does mướn mean in English?
mướn (verb) means "to hire; to rent".
How do you pronounce mướn?
IPA: Hanoi [mɨən˧˦]; Saigon [mɨəŋ˦˥]. Tones: mướn — rising tone (sắc).