muộn phiền
adjective
Hanoi [muən˧˨ʔ fiən˨˩]Huế [muəŋ˨˩ʔ fiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [muəŋ˨˩˨ fiəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
muộn phiền means sorrowful.
Meanings of muộn phiền in English
Adjective
- literary sorrowful ≈ phiền muộn
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 悶 and 煩.
Frequently asked questions
What does muộn phiền mean in English?
muộn phiền (adjective) means "sorrowful".
How do you pronounce muộn phiền?
IPA: Hanoi [muən˧˨ʔ fiən˨˩]; Saigon [muəŋ˨˩˨ fiəŋ˨˩]. Tones: muộn — heavy tone (nặng), phiền — falling tone (huyền).