mu
noun
Hanoi [mu˧˧]Huế [mʊw˧˧]Saigon [mʊw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mu means mons veneris; pubes; the pubic region.
Meanings of mu in English
Noun
- mons veneris, pubes, the pubic region
- of hands and feet back
- mu bàn tayback of the hand
- the carapaces (dorsal shells) of some animals (e.g. turtles and crustaceans) ≈ mai
Words with mu
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, mu could be written as 模. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
It is not clear which between "mons veneris" and "carapace" is the more original, although the sense "back" is certainly a derivative.
Frequently asked questions
What does mu mean in English?
mu (noun) means "mons veneris; pubes; the pubic region".
How do you pronounce mu?
IPA: Hanoi [mu˧˧]; Saigon [mʊw˧˧]. Tones: mu — level tone (ngang).