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mực

Pronunciation Northern /mɨ̰ʔk˨˩/ Central /mɨ̰k˨˨/ Southern /mɨk˨˩˨/
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Noun
ink
Noun
inkfish

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Meaning
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ink

Noun · 3 senses
Sense 1 Noun
writing ink School & EducationTheme

A colored liquid or paste used for writing, drawing, or printing on various surfaces.

vi Bút của tôi đã hết mực.

en My pen has run out of ink.

Sense 2 Noun
cephalopod ink Animals & PlantsTheme

The dark fluid released by certain sea creatures like octopuses as a defense mechanism.

vi Con mực phun mực đen để trốn thoát kẻ thù.

en The squid sprays black ink to escape from enemies.

Sense 3 Noun
carpenter's ink line

A string coated in ink that is used by carpenters to mark straight lines.

inkfish

Noun · 2 senses
Sense 1 Noun
inkfish

A common short term for a squid or cuttlefish, which is a soft-bodied sea creature.

Sense 2 Noun
squid

A type of sea creature with a long body, large eyes, and ten arms.

level

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
level

A specific height, position, or standard used to measure the amount or intensity of something.

black

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
black Animals & PlantsTheme

Black in colour, said mainly of the fur of dogs or cats (e.g. chó mực, a black dog).

vi Nhà hàng xóm nuôi một con chó mực rất khôn, hễ thấy người lạ là sủa vang.

en The neighbors keep a very clever black dog that barks loudly whenever it sees a stranger.

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mục / múc / mức / mực nước …
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mẫu mực / bút mực / đúng mực / chuẩn mực …
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