lộc
[ləwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) some sort of pay/salary of a mandarin/courtier
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
hưởng lộcto enjoy pays and benefits as a mandarin
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) velvet antler
Examples
lộc naivelvet antler
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) bud
Examples
đâm chồi nảy lộc(of trees) to bud
hái lộcto get some tree branches with buds for Lunar New Year's good luck
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Common questions
What does “lộc” mean?
(noun) some sort of pay/salary of a mandarin/courtier
Is “lộc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.