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mốc

Pronunciation Northern /məwk˧˥/ Central /mə̰wk˩˧/ Southern /məwk˧˥/
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mould
Noun
mould

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4 senses 2 meanings
Meaning
4 senses · 2 meanings
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mould

Noun / Adjective · 2 senses

Noun

Sense 1 Noun
mould

This noun refers to a type of fungus that grows on organic matter, often appearing as a furry or discolored coating.

vi Một lớp mốc trắng đã bắt đầu phát triển trên ổ bánh mì cũ này.

en A furry coating of white mould has started to grow on this old loaf of bread.

Adjective

Sense 2 Adjective
mouldy Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

This adjective is used to describe something that is covered with or contains a growth of mould or fungus.

vi Đừng ăn những quả cam đã bị mốc và hỏng này.

en Do not eat these oranges that are covered with mould and spoiled.

landmark

Noun · 2 senses
Sense 1 Noun
boundary marker Directions, Transport, Travel & TourismTheme

This noun refers to an object or structure that serves as a boundary marker or a recognizable physical landmark.

vi Ngôi chùa cổ này là một mốc lịch sử quan trọng của vùng đất này.

en This ancient temple is an important and recognizable physical landmark of this land.

Sense 2 Noun
milestone Family, Relationships & Life EventsTheme

This noun refers to a significant event or stage in the development of something that marks a major progress.

vi Việc hoàn thành dự án này là một mốc quan trọng trong sự nghiệp của anh ấy.

en Completing this project is a significant milestone in his career.

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