mực
[mɨk̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) ink (coloured fluid used for writing)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mực xào cần tây nhanh mà ngon.Stir-fried squid with celery is quick and tasty.
Mực này dùng để viết thư pháp.This ink is used for calligraphy.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) ink (dark fluid ejected by inkfish)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) short for cá mực (“inkfish (a cephalopod of the Coleoidea subclass, which includes squids, cuttlefish, and octopuses)”)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adjective) black
Examples
chó mựca black dog
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “mực” mean?
(noun) ink (coloured fluid used for writing)
Is “mực” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.