mắng
[maŋ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To scold, tell someone off — the Northern word; Southerners say la.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Rầy la, trách mắng — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói la.
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
花柳朝春拱有情
於眉為摆節眉清
㐌曾固㗂工代女
君子埃拯𠻵名The willow flowers in a spring afternoon are romantic,
(I am) Fond of thee for thine aura is refined.
Thou whose repute is known in life
(Among the) men of creed, who hasn't heard of thy name?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “mắng” mean?
To scold, tell someone off — the Northern word; Southerners say la.
Is “mắng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“chửi” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.