mán

[maːn˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(noun) "savages"; "barbarians", used especially to refer to those from the mountainous region of Northern Vietnam

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người man rợ

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NounConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

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

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “mán” mean?

(noun) "savages"; "barbarians", used especially to refer to those from the mountainous region of Northern Vietnam

Is “mán” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.