mộ đạo
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [mo˧˨ʔ ʔɗaːw˧˨ʔ]Huế [mow˨˩ʔ ʔɗaːw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [mow˨˩˨ ʔɗaːw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mộ đạo means to be religious or pious.
Chinese characters: 慕道
Meanings of mộ đạo in English
Verb
- to be religious or pious ≈ sùng đạo
- Gần nhà có bà cụ mộ đạo lắm, cứ tới kì là đi đền chùa cúng bái.I know an old lady in my neighborhood who is very religious and would regularly go pay tributes at the temples.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 慕道, composed of 慕 and 道.
Frequently asked questions
What does mộ đạo mean in English?
mộ đạo (verb) means "to be religious or pious".
How do you pronounce mộ đạo?
IPA: Hanoi [mo˧˨ʔ ʔɗaːw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [mow˨˩˨ ʔɗaːw˨˩˨]. Tones: mộ — heavy tone (nặng), đạo — heavy tone (nặng).
Is mộ đạo a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mộ đạo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 慕道.