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đục

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The Vietnamese word "đục" is primarily a verb that means "to chisel," "to carve," or "to chase chisel." It refers to the action of using a tool (often a chisel) to cut or shape a material, usually wood or stone.

Basic Usage
  • Meaning: To create shapes or designs by removing material.
  • Example: "Người thợ đang đục một bức tượng bằng đá." (The craftsman is chiseling a statue out of stone.)
Advanced Usage

In a more advanced context, "đục" can also refer to the process of making holes or indentations in various materials. - Example: "Chúng ta cần đục một lỗ trên tường để treo tranh." (We need to chisel a hole in the wall to hang the painting.)

Variants
  • Đục lỗ: To chisel a hole.
  • Đục gỗ: To chisel wood.
  • Đục đá: To chisel stone.
Different Meanings

In some contexts, "đục" can also mean: 1. To muddle or cloud: For example, "Nước trong hồ bị đục." (The water in the lake is cloudy.) 2. To distort or misrepresent: In a figurative sense, you might say "đục" when talking about altering facts or information.

Synonyms
  • Khắc: To engrave or carve.
  • Chạm: To sculpt or carve out details.
Usage Instructions

When using "đục," it often describes a specific action involving tools and physical materials. It can be used in both practical and artistic contexts. To use the word effectively, make sure the context involves physically shaping or altering something.

verb
  1. to chisel; to carve; to chase chisel

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