man di
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [maːn˧˧ zi˧˧]Huế [maːŋ˧˧ jɪj˧˧]Saigon [maːŋ˧˧ jɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
man di means a barbarian; savage; primitive.
Chinese characters: 蠻夷
Meanings of man di in English
Noun
- a barbarian; savage; primitive
Adjective
- barbarian; savage; primitive
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 蠻夷 (“barbarian”).
Frequently asked questions
What does man di mean in English?
man di (noun) means "a barbarian; savage; primitive".
How do you pronounce man di?
IPA: Hanoi [maːn˧˧ zi˧˧]; Saigon [maːŋ˧˧ jɪj˧˧]. Tones: man — level tone (ngang), di — level tone (ngang).
Is man di a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. man di is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 蠻夷.