mộc
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [məwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [məwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [məwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mộc means Wood; one of the Wu Xing.
Chinese characters: 木
Meanings of mộc in English
Noun
- Wood, one of the Wu Xing
- stamp (imprint or mark made by stamping)
- mộc đỏa red stamp
- in compounds woodworking
- thợ mộca woodworker
- archaic shield
- lấy mộc đỡ tênto stop an arrow with a shield
Adjective
- in certain phrases and expressions plain
- mặt mộca face without makeup
Words with mộc
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 木 (“tree; wood”).
Frequently asked questions
What does mộc mean in English?
mộc (noun) means "Wood; one of the Wu Xing".
How do you pronounce mộc?
IPA: Hanoi [məwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [məwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: mộc — heavy tone (nặng).
Is mộc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mộc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 木.