mặc định
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mặc định means to set as default.
Meanings of mặc định in English
Verb
- to set as default
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 默 and 定. The shape of meaning of 默 (MC mok) (SV: mặc) is also seen in mặc nhiên (默然), likely due to influence of mặc (“to leave be”).
Frequently asked questions
What does mặc định mean in English?
mặc định (verb) means "to set as default".
How do you pronounce mặc định?
IPA: Hanoi [mak̚˧˨ʔ ʔɗïŋ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [mak̚˨˩˨ ʔɗɨn˨˩˨]. Tones: mặc — heavy tone (nặng), định — heavy tone (nặng).