đục

[ʔɗʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to carve, to chisel

Register: informal

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

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to drill

Register: informal

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(noun) chisel

Register: informal

Sense 4

Meaning · English

(adjective) not clear; cloudy, murky, opaque, etc.

Register: informal

Examples

nước đục ngầuvery murky water
đục thuỷ tinh thểwith a cataract

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “đục” mean?

(verb) to carve, to chisel

Is “đục” formal or informal?

đục is generally informal.