Menh
Menh, or mệnh in Vietnamese, is a concept used to denote fate, destiny, or a person’s life path. In traditional Vietnamese culture, mệnh is thought to be determined in part by the date and time of birth and is connected to ideas of the five elements (ngũ hành) and the balance of yin and yang. Those who believe in mệnh often view it as a pattern that can influence health, wealth, and relationships.
In practice, mệnh is commonly used in astrology and feng shui. The birth chart, or cung mệnh,
Mệnh plays a notable role in many Vietnamese families and communities, where readings from tử vi or
Etymologically, the Vietnamese term mệnh derives from the Sino-Vietnamese character 命 (mìng/mìng). In modern Vietnamese, it predominantly
If Menh refers to a different topic, such as a place, person, or organization, additional context would