miệt mài
adjective
Hanoi [miət̚˧˨ʔ maːj˨˩]Huế [miək̚˨˩ʔ maːj˦˩]Saigon [miək̚˨˩˨ maːj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
miệt mài means utterly absorbed; engrossed.
Meanings of miệt mài in English
Adjective
- utterly absorbed (in something); engrossed (in)
Frequently asked questions
What does miệt mài mean in English?
miệt mài (adjective) means "utterly absorbed; engrossed".
How do you pronounce miệt mài?
IPA: Hanoi [miət̚˧˨ʔ maːj˨˩]; Saigon [miək̚˨˩˨ maːj˨˩]. Tones: miệt — heavy tone (nặng), mài — falling tone (huyền).