mạo muội
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [maːw˧˨ʔ muəj˧˨ʔ]Huế [maːw˨˩ʔ muj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [maːw˨˩˨ muj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mạo muội means taking the liberty; bold; presumptious.
Chinese characters: 冒昧
Meanings of mạo muội in English
Adjective
- humble, literary, of oneself taking the liberty; bold; presumptious
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 冒昧.
Frequently asked questions
What does mạo muội mean in English?
mạo muội (adjective) means "taking the liberty; bold; presumptious".
How do you pronounce mạo muội?
IPA: Hanoi [maːw˧˨ʔ muəj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [maːw˨˩˨ muj˨˩˨]. Tones: mạo — heavy tone (nặng), muội — heavy tone (nặng).
Is mạo muội a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mạo muội is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 冒昧.