luốc

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The Vietnamese word "luốc" primarily means "grey" when used in certain regional dialects. It is often used to describe the color of animals, particularly dogs.

Basic Usage:

• "Luốc" is a descriptive adjective. You can use it to describe something that is grey in color.
• For example:
  • "Con chó luốc" means "the grey dog."

Advanced Usage:

• In some contexts, "luốc" can refer to a shade of grey that might have a slightly dull or muted quality.
• You might encounter it in phrases describing animals or objects that have a greyish tone.

Word Variants:

• "Lục" can sometimes be confused with "luốc," but "lục" refers to green.
• In some dialects, "luốc" can be used interchangeably with "xám," which also means "grey" but is more commonly understood across Vietnam.

Different Meanings:

• While "luốc" primarily refers to color, in some dialects, it can also imply something that is aged or worn, similar to the way grey can represent age in humans (e.g., grey hair).

Synonyms:

• "Xám" (grey) is the most common synonym and is widely understood throughout Vietnam.
• "Đen nhạt" (dark grey) can be used to describe a darker shade of grey.

Example Sentences:

1. Basic: "Con mèo luốc đang nằm trên ghế." (The grey cat is lying on the chair.)
2. Advanced: "Cái áo này có màu luốc, trông rất cũ." (This shirt is a grey color; it looks very old.)

Academic

1. (tiếng địa phương) Grey
   • Chó luốc
     A grey dog