mồng
nounprefix
Hanoi [məwŋ͡m˨˩]Huế [məwŋ͡m˦˩]Saigon [məwŋ͡m˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mồng means crest; comb.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái mồng (one crest)
Meanings of mồng in English
Noun
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam crest; comb (of cock) ≈ mào
Prefix
- Northern Vietnam Used in front of the ten native base numerals (một, hai, ba, bốn, năm, sáu, bảy, tám, chín, mười) to denote one of the first ten days of a month, itself optionally prefixed by ngày ≈ mùng
Words with mồng
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 孟 (SV: mạnh).
Frequently asked questions
What does mồng mean in English?
mồng (noun) means "crest; comb".
How do you pronounce mồng?
IPA: Hanoi [məwŋ͡m˨˩]; Saigon [məwŋ͡m˨˩]. Tones: mồng — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with mồng?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái mồng" (one crest).