mỏng manh
adjective
Hanoi [mawŋ͡m˧˩ majŋ̟˧˧]Huế [mawŋ͡m˧˨ mɛɲ˧˧]Saigon [mawŋ͡m˨˩˦ man˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mỏng manh means fragile; frail; delicate.
Meanings of mỏng manh in English
Adjective
- fragile; frail; delicate
- synonym of mong manh (“ephemeral; transitory”) ≈ mong manh
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, mỏng manh could be written as 蒙萌, 𤘁萌. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From mỏng.
Frequently asked questions
What does mỏng manh mean in English?
mỏng manh (adjective) means "fragile; frail; delicate".
How do you pronounce mỏng manh?
IPA: Hanoi [mawŋ͡m˧˩ majŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [mawŋ͡m˨˩˦ man˧˧]. Tones: mỏng — dipping tone (hỏi), manh — level tone (ngang).