ngạo mạn
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋaːw˧˨ʔ maːn˧˨ʔ]Huế [ŋaːw˨˩ʔ maːŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ŋaːw˨˩˨ maːŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngạo mạn means especially the elderly.
Chinese characters: 傲慢
Meanings of ngạo mạn in English
Adjective
- being overly arrogant while not showing respect to others, especially the elderly
- Đã không ra gì lại còn ngạo mạn thì chả có ai ưa đâu.[As you are] overly arrogant and unhelpful, nobody will like you.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 傲慢.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngạo mạn mean in English?
ngạo mạn (adjective) means "especially the elderly".
How do you pronounce ngạo mạn?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋaːw˧˨ʔ maːn˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ŋaːw˨˩˨ maːŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: ngạo — heavy tone (nặng), mạn — heavy tone (nặng).
Is ngạo mạn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngạo mạn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 傲慢.