Pronunciation of '乜'
The word '乜' has different meanings and pronunciations in various languages, primarily in Chinese dialects such as Cantonese and Mandarin. It is often used in colloquial expressions or as a part of compound words.
The word '乜' originates from Chinese and is commonly used in Cantonese and Mandarin.
Pronunciation Details
Cantonese (中文-粤语)
In Cantonese, '乜' is often used as a colloquial particle meaning 'what' or 'which'. For example, it appears in phrases like '乜嘢' (mat1 je5), meaning 'what'.
Pronounced as 'mat' with a high-level tone (first tone).
中文（简体）
In Mandarin, '乜' is rarely used alone but can mean 'squint' or 'glance sideways'.
Pronounced as 'mie' with a high-level tone (first tone).
English (US)
The word '乜' is a Chinese character used in Cantonese and Mandarin with meanings such as 'what' or 'squint'.
Pronounced as 'miɛ', similar to 'mie' with a short 'e' sound.