mong manh
adjective
Hanoi [mawŋ͡m˧˧ majŋ̟˧˧]Huế [mawŋ͡m˧˧ mɛɲ˧˧]Saigon [mawŋ͡m˧˧ man˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mong manh means ephemeral; passing; short-lived.
Meanings of mong manh in English
Adjective
- ephemeral; passing; short-lived; transitory
- synonym of mỏng manh (“fragile; delicate”) ≈ mỏng manh
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, mong manh could be written as 蒙萌. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does mong manh mean in English?
mong manh (adjective) means "ephemeral; passing; short-lived".
How do you pronounce mong manh?
IPA: Hanoi [mawŋ͡m˧˧ majŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [mawŋ͡m˧˧ man˧˧]. Tones: mong — level tone (ngang), manh — level tone (ngang).