mực nang
[mɨk̚˧˨ʔ naːŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) cuttlefish
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mực nang ăn động vật thân mềm nhỏ, cua, tôm, cá, bạch tuộc, giun và mực nang khác. Động vật ăn thịt mực nang bao gồm cá heo, cá mập, cá, hải cẩu, chim biển và mực nang khác.Cuttlefish feed on small molluscs, crabs, shrimps, fish, octopuses, worms, and other [species of] cuttlefish. Animals feeding on cuttlefish include dolphins, sharks, fish, seals, seabirds, and other [species of] cuttlefish.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “mực nang” mean?
(noun) cuttlefish
Is “mực nang” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.