mỉa mai
Pronunciation
Northern
/mḭə˧˩˧ maːj˧˧/
Central
/miə˧˩˨ maːj˧˥/
Southern
/miə˨˩˦ maːj˧˧/
speak ironically
Verb
speak ironically
2 senses
2 meanings
2 Components
Details
2 senses · 2 meanings
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Details
2 senses · 2 meanings
speak ironically
Sense 1
Verb
to mock
Discourse & Logic
To express something using irony or sarcasm, often to mock or convey a meaning opposite to what is said.
vi Cô ấy mỉa mai sự thất bại của đối thủ một cách cay độc.
en She mocked her opponent's failure sarcastically.
sarcastic
Sense 1
Adjective
ironic
Describing a tone or remark that is characterized by sarcasm or irony, often used to express mockery.
vi Anh ta thường đưa ra những nhận xét mỉa mai người khác.
en He often makes sarcastic remarks about others.