Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

ma lanh

[maː˧˧ lajŋ̟˧˧]

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) cunning, or (for tricksters) sly

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

xảo quyệt, lỹ lỏi

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Sources & notes

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) bright; intelligent

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sáng suốt, thông minh

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What does “ma lanh” mean?

(adjective) cunning, or (for tricksters) sly

Is “ma lanh” formal or informal?

ma lanh is generally informal.