độc
[ʔɗəwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) toxic; poisonous; noxious; venomous
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
chất độcpoison; toxin
nọc độcvenom
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) short for chất độc (“toxin, poison”)
Register: informal
Examples
Đừng ăn độc vào người nếu không muốn vào bệnh viện.Don't eat poison if you don't want to end up in hospital.
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Sense 3
Register: informal
Examples
hàng độcexclusive stuff
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Common questions
What does “độc” mean?
(adjective) toxic; poisonous; noxious; venomous
Is “độc” formal or informal?
độc is generally informal.