Definition

1. Noun:

   • Python: A large, non-venomous constricting snake. This is the primary zoological meaning.
   • Dragon-like serpent: A mythical or decorative serpentine creature, often depicted in traditional Vietnamese art and embroidery.

2. Noun (historical/ceremonial):

   • "Mãng" pattern: A specific embroidered motif of a serpent or python, used on ceremonial court robes ("áo mãng") in historical Vietnam.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong rừng có một con mãng rất lớn. (In the forest, there is a very large python.)
  • Hoa văn con mãng được thêu tinh xảo trên áo. (The pattern of the serpent is embroidered exquisitely on the robe.)

Advanced Usage

• "Áo mãng": A ceremonial court robe embroidered with a python/serpent motif, worn by officials in historical contexts.
  • Vị quan mặc áo mãng trong buổi thiết triều. (The mandarin wore a ceremonial python robe at the royal audience.)

Variants and Related Words

• Trăn (n): python (more common modern term for the animal).
  • Con trăn này nặng 50 ký. (This python weighs 50 kilos.)

Synonyms

• Python: A large constricting snake.
• Serpent: A snake, especially a large or mythical one.

Related Idioms

Note: Common idioms directly using "mãng" are rare. The word is most frequently found in specific compound terms or historical descriptions.