mâng

Một cái nhọt mâng to đỏ ửng trên cánh tay.

Definition

1. Adjective (dialectal):
   • Swollen, inflamed, or beginning to swell: Used primarily to describe a part of the body, especially skin or flesh, that is becoming inflamed or forming a boil or abscess. This is a dialectal variant of the more common standard Vietnamese word "mưng".

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cái nhọt mâng to quá. (The boil is too swollen.)
  • Chỗ bị ong đốt đã mâng lên rồi. (The spot where the bee stung has become inflamed.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "mâng" is considered a regional or dialectal term. In formal writing or standard communication, "mưng" is preferred.
  • Trong văn viết chuẩn, dùng "mưng" thay vì "mâng". (In standard writing, use "mưng" instead of "mâng".)

Variants and Related Words

• Mưng (adj): The standard form meaning swollen, festering, or forming pus.
  • Vết thương bắt đầu mưng mủ. (The wound is beginning to fester.)

Synonyms

• Swollen: enlarged or puffed up, typically due to injury or infection.
• Inflamed: showing symptoms of redness, heat, and swelling.
• Festering: becoming septic; forming pus.

Notes on Usage

• "Mâng" is not a standalone verb or noun. It functions solely as a descriptive adjective.
• This term is almost exclusively used to describe medical or physical conditions related to swelling and infection, not for emotional or metaphorical swelling.
• Learners should be aware that this is a dialectal word and may not be universally understood; the standard term "mưng" is recommended for general use.