mặn mà
[man˧˨ʔ maː˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) moderately salty; to one's taste
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) passionate; enthusiastic
Examples
Ta với mình, mình với ta,
Lòng ta sau trước mặn mà đinh ninh.
Mình đi, mình lại nhớ mình.
Nguồn bao nhiêu nước nghĩa tình bấy nhiêu
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) attractive; alluring; inviting
Examples
翹強色稍漫𣻕
搊皮才色吏分欣Kiều, the eldest, was especially witty and charming.
Her talents and beauty even surpassed her sister.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “mặn mà” mean?
(adjective) moderately salty; to one's taste
Is “mặn mà” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.