gốc
[ɣəwk͡p̚˧˦]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) foot (of a tree, etc.)
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
(noun) origin
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) root
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adjective) original
Examples
Tài liệu gốc hiện được lưu giữ tại Bảo tàng Quốc gia.The original document is currently kept at the National Museum.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “gốc” mean?
(noun) foot (of a tree, etc.)
Is “gốc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.