maenz

Zhuang

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Zhuang) IPA(key): /man˧˩/
  • Tone numbers: maen2
  • Hyphenation: maenz

Etymology 1

Classifier

maenz (old orthography mənƨ)

  1. yuan
  2. (dated) Classifier for copper coins.

Etymology 2

From Proto-Tai *manᴬ (“yam”). Cognate with Thai มัน (man), Lao ມັນ (man), Shan မၼ်း (mán), Ahom 𑜉𑜃𑜫 (man).

Noun

maenz (old orthography mənƨ, Sawndip forms 苠, 𣐡, 茗, 民, 悶, 门)

  1. sweet potato (plant or tuber)

Etymology 3

Verb

maenz (old orthography mənƨ, Sawndip forms 𫩖, 门, 民, 文)

  1. can; to be able to
  2. to dare
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