mồng

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The Vietnamese word "mồng" has a specific use in the context of the lunar calendar. Here’s a simple explanation for new learners:

Basic Meaning:

• "Mồng" is used to indicate dates in the first ten days of a lunar month. It translates to "the first," "the second," "the third," etc., in English.

Usage Instructions:

When you are referring to a specific date in the lunar calendar within the first ten days, you use "mồng" followed by a number. Here’s how you can use it:

Example:

• mồng mười tháng giêng: the tenth of the first lunar month (January in the lunar calendar).

Advanced Usage:

In more formal or traditional contexts, you may hear "mồng" used in various celebrations or festivals that are linked to specific dates in the lunar calendar. It’s important for noting significant days in Vietnamese culture, such as Tet (Lunar New Year).

Word Variants:

• "Mồng" is often used with the names of months to indicate dates, such as:
  • mồng một tháng hai: the first of the second lunar month (February).

Different Meaning:

In some local dialects, "mồng" can also mean "mào," which refers to a crest or a tuft, like the comb of a rooster. However, this usage is less common and typically understood in specific regional contexts.

Academic

1. (used on front of dates of a lunnar month's firt ten days) -st, -nd, -rd,
2. th
   • Mồng một
     The first
   • Mồng hai
     The second
   • Mồng ba
     The third
   • Mồng mười tháng giêng
     The tenth of the first lunar month.
3. (địa phương) như mào