Definition

Noun: - A guide for a blind fortune-teller: A person who leads or assists a blind seer or fortune-teller, acting as their eyes and often helping them navigate public spaces and interact with clients.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy làm nghề mổng cho một thầy bói mù. (He works as a guide for a blind fortune-teller.)
  • Công việc của người mổng không chỉ là dắt đường. (The work of a mổng is not just about leading the way.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "mổng" is specific and traditional, referring to a distinct role within certain Vietnamese cultural practices. It implies a professional or semi-professional relationship, not merely a casual helper.

Variants and Related Words

• Thầy bói (n): Fortune-teller, seer.
• Người dắt (n): Guide, leader (a more general term for someone who leads another).

Synonyms

• Người dẫn đường cho thầy bói mù: Guide for a blind fortune-teller (descriptive synonym).
• Phụ tá cho thầy bói: Assistant to a fortune-teller (broader term, not specific to blindness).

Notes on Meaning

• The word "mổng" is very specific and is not commonly used in modern everyday language. It belongs to the context of traditional occupations and folk practices.
• It carries a neutral connotation, describing the function of the role without inherent positive or negative judgment.

1. Blind fortune-teller's guide