thuỷ mặc

[tʰwi˧˩ mak̚˧˨ʔ]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(noun) ink wash painting (ink painting without color)

Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

[…] từ phía xa xa giống như những ruộng muối, tạo ra bức tranh thủy mặc độc đáo.[…] from a distance looking like salt fields, giving the impression of a unique ink wash painting.

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “thuỷ mặc” mean?

(noun) ink wash painting (ink painting without color)

Is “thuỷ mặc” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.