manh động
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [majŋ̟˧˧ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]Huế [mɛɲ˧˧ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˨˩ʔ]Saigon [man˧˧ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
manh động means reckless.
Chinese characters: 盲動 (盲 “blind” + 動 “to move”)
Meanings of manh động in English
Adjective
- reckless
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 盲動, composed of 盲 (“blind”) and 動 (“to move”).
Frequently asked questions
What does manh động mean in English?
manh động (adjective) means "reckless".
How do you pronounce manh động?
IPA: Hanoi [majŋ̟˧˧ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [man˧˧ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˨˩˨]. Tones: manh — level tone (ngang), động — heavy tone (nặng).
Is manh động a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. manh động is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 盲動.