mực tàu
[mɨk̚˧˨ʔ taw˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) China ink; India ink
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ông ấy dùng mực tàu để viết thư pháp.He uses traditional Chinese ink for calligraphy.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “mực tàu” mean?
(noun) China ink; India ink
Is “mực tàu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.