dọc

[zawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adverb) alongside, side by side

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adverb) vertical

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(preposition) along

Sense 4

Meaning · English

(noun) leafstalk (of some plants)

Examples

sống mũi dọc dừatall, slender nosebridge resembling a coconut plant's leafstalk

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “dọc” mean?

(adverb) alongside, side by side

Is “dọc” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.