muộn mằn
[muən˧˨ʔ man˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) late (usually when speaking of having children)
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Những câu nói của hắn vừa rồi không phải là những câu nói rút ra từ gan ruột, từ lòng thành hay từ sự ân hận muộn mằn mà ối kẻ đang tưởng như vậy.What he had just said had not come from the sincerity of his heart or from a belated regret as all were now imagining.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “muộn mằn” mean?
(adjective) late (usually when speaking of having children)
Is “muộn mằn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.