Significado
Literally 'soft feet and hands', showing good manners.
Contexto cultural
In Laos, the 'Nop' is the physical expression of 'tin mue on.' The height of the hands and the depth of the bow depend on the status of the person being greeted. Very similar values exist in Thailand, where 'Mue Mai On' is used. Both cultures value 'Kreng Jai' (consideration for others' feelings). The idiom reflects Buddhist teachings on humility and the elimination of pride (Mana). A 'soft' person has less ego. Many countries in the region share the 'head-high, feet-low' hierarchy, making physical 'softness' a regional sign of respect.
Accepting the Compliment
If someone calls you 'tin mue on,' smile and say 'Khop chai lai lai' (Thank you very much). It's a high honor.
Not for Peers
Don't use this for your boss or your friends. It's mostly for elders talking about younger people.
Significado
Literally 'soft feet and hands', showing good manners.
Accepting the Compliment
If someone calls you 'tin mue on,' smile and say 'Khop chai lai lai' (Thank you very much). It's a high honor.
Not for Peers
Don't use this for your boss or your friends. It's mostly for elders talking about younger people.
The 'Nop' Connection
To be truly 'tin mue on,' practice your Nop. Keep your elbows in and your movements slow and graceful.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
ລາວເປັນເດັກນ້ອຍທີ່ດີ, ຕີນມື____.
The idiom is 'tin mue on' (soft feet and hands).
Which situation best fits the use of 'tin mue on'?
When would you use this phrase?
The phrase describes social grace and respect.
Choose the correct translation for 'He is very well-mannered.'
How do you say 'He is very well-mannered' using the idiom?
'Tin mue on' is the idiom for well-mannered.
Complete the dialogue.
Grandma: 'ລູກສາວເຈົ້າຕີນມືອ່ອນແທ້ໆ.' Parent: '____.'
The parent should acknowledge the compliment politely.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
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4 exerciciosລາວເປັນເດັກນ້ອຍທີ່ດີ, ຕີນມື____.
The idiom is 'tin mue on' (soft feet and hands).
When would you use this phrase?
The phrase describes social grace and respect.
How do you say 'He is very well-mannered' using the idiom?
'Tin mue on' is the idiom for well-mannered.
Grandma: 'ລູກສາວເຈົ້າຕີນມືອ່ອນແທ້ໆ.' Parent: '____.'
The parent should acknowledge the compliment politely.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it has nothing to do with the size of your hands. It refers to the 'softness' or flexibility of your gestures.
Yes, it is gender-neutral. Both men and women can be praised for being 'tin mue on.'
It is an idiom used in everyday speech, but it carries a very respectful and formal sentiment.
The opposite is 'tin mue khaeng' (stiff hands and feet), which means someone is rude or lacks manners.
Young people know the phrase, but they usually hear it from their parents or grandparents rather than using it themselves.
No, it is strictly for humans and their social behavior.
Only in a very literal, medical context. 99% of the time, it's a compliment about manners.
It's a tricky vowel. Try to say 'oo' but keep your lips flat and wide as if you are smiling.
It's more specific than 'polite.' It implies a traditional, graceful kind of respect.
No, it's better suited for spoken conversation or personal letters. Use 'mee ma la yad' for formal writing.
Frases relacionadas
ຮູ້ຈັກຄວາມ
similarTo be sensible/well-behaved.
ມືເບົາ
similarGentle-handed.
ຕີນມືແຂງ
contrastStiff hands and feet.
ອ່ອນນ້ອມ
builds onHumble/Submissive.
