men
nounverb
Hanoi [mɛn˧˧]Huế [mɛŋ˧˧]Saigon [mɛŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
men means yeast; enzyme.
Meanings of men in English
Noun
- yeast
- enzyme
- alcohol (in terms of its euphorigenic or intoxicating effects)
Noun
- enamel
- glaze
Verb
- to approach, to go along
Words with men
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, men could be written as 綿, 𥽔, 𥾃, 眠. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *-mɛːn.
Frequently asked questions
What does men mean in English?
men (noun) means "yeast; enzyme".
How do you pronounce men?
IPA: Hanoi [mɛn˧˧]; Saigon [mɛŋ˧˧]. Tones: men — level tone (ngang).