tản mạn
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [taːn˧˩ maːn˧˨ʔ]Huế [taːŋ˧˨ maːŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [taːŋ˨˩˦ maːŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tản mạn means expansive yet loosely related; scattered.
Chinese characters: 撒漫
Meanings of tản mạn in English
Adjective
- expansive yet loosely related
- scattered
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 撒漫.
Frequently asked questions
What does tản mạn mean in English?
tản mạn (adjective) means "expansive yet loosely related; scattered".
How do you pronounce tản mạn?
IPA: Hanoi [taːn˧˩ maːn˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [taːŋ˨˩˦ maːŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: tản — dipping tone (hỏi), mạn — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tản mạn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tản mạn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 撒漫.