mịt mù
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mịt mù means pitch-black; gloomy; dim and distant.
Meanings of mịt mù in English
Adjective
- pitch-black; gloomy; dim and distant
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, mịt mù could be written as 𩆪𩂟. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
mịt + mù.
Frequently asked questions
What does mịt mù mean in English?
mịt mù (adjective) means "pitch-black; gloomy; dim and distant".
How do you pronounce mịt mù?
IPA: Hanoi [mit̚˧˨ʔ mu˨˩]; Saigon [mɨt̚˨˩˨ mʊw˨˩]. Tones: mịt — heavy tone (nặng), mù — falling tone (huyền).