mặc nhiên
adverbadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [mak̚˧˨ʔ ɲiən˧˧]Huế [mak̚˨˩ʔ ɲiəŋ˧˧]Saigon [mak̚˨˩˨ ɲiəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mặc nhiên means implicitly; tacitly.
Chinese characters: 默然
Meanings of mặc nhiên in English
Adverb
- implicitly; tacitly
Adjective
- indifferent; unconcerned
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 默然, composed of 默 and 然.
Frequently asked questions
What does mặc nhiên mean in English?
mặc nhiên (adverb) means "implicitly; tacitly".
How do you pronounce mặc nhiên?
IPA: Hanoi [mak̚˧˨ʔ ɲiən˧˧]; Saigon [mak̚˨˩˨ ɲiəŋ˧˧]. Tones: mặc — heavy tone (nặng), nhiên — level tone (ngang).
Is mặc nhiên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mặc nhiên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 默然.