mãnh
[majŋ̟˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a man who died single or young
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) (by extension, colloquial, humorous or endearing) a rebellious child
Examples
Nghịch vừa thôi, ông mãnh!Don’t be so naughty, you brat!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “mãnh” mean?
(noun) a man who died single or young
Is “mãnh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.