mãnh liệt
[majŋ̟˦ˀ˥ liət̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) violent; fierce
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tom tháo kính khỏi gương mặt Mary và hai người trao nhau nụ hôn mãnh liệt.Tom took off Mary's glasses and they kissed passionately.
Tatoeba sentence #4456387 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “mãnh liệt” mean?
(adjective) violent; fierce
Is “mãnh liệt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.