Definition

1. Noun:

   • Tree, woody plant: "mộc" refers to a tree or a plant that is woody in nature.
   • Wood, timber: "mộc" means the hard, fibrous material that forms the trunk and branches of a tree.
   • Shield: In a historical or literary context, "mộc" can refer to a shield used as a defensive weapon.

2. Adjective:

   • Plain, unfinished (wood): Describes wooden objects that are not painted, lacquered, or varnished.
   • Unbleached, raw (fabric): Describes silk or cloth that has not been bleached or dyed, retaining its natural color.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • Cây mộc này rất cao. (This tree is very tall.)
  • Người thợ đang đẽo khối mộc. (The craftsman is carving the block of wood.)
  • Người lính cầm mộc để tự vệ. (The soldier held a shield to defend himself.)

• Adjective:

  • Cô ấy thích chiếc bàn mộc đơn giản. (She likes the simple, plain wooden table.)
  • Tấm lụa mộc có màu ngà tự nhiên. (The unbleached silk has a natural ivory color.)

Advanced Usage

• "Nghề mộc": The craft or profession of woodworking, carpentry.

  • Ông ấy theo nghề mộc của cha. (He followed his father's carpentry trade.)

• "Hoa mộc": Osmanthus flower (a specific fragrant flower used to scent tea or tobacco).

  • Chè ướp hoa mộc có hương thơm dịu. (Tea scented with osmanthus flowers has a gentle fragrance.)

Variants and Related Words

• Thợ mộc (n): Carpenter, joiner.

  • Thợ mộc đang đóng một chiếc tủ. (The carpenter is building a cabinet.)

• Mộc mạc (adj): Simple, plain, unadorned (often describing personality or style).

  • Phong cách sống của bà rất mộc mạc. (Her lifestyle is very simple and plain.)

Synonyms

• Cây (n): Tree, plant.
• Gỗ (n): Wood, timber.
• Khiên (n): Shield (more common modern term for shield).

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(Note: As "mộc" is primarily a noun/adjective, it does not form phrasal verbs like verbs do. This section lists common verb phrases where "mộc" is the object.) - Làm nghề mộc: To work as a carpenter. - Anh ấy làm nghề mộc đã hơn mười năm. (He has been working as a carpenter for over ten years.)

• Chế tác từ mộc: To craft from wood.
  • Nghệ nhân chế tác từ mộc thành những tác phẩm tinh xảo. (The artisan crafts exquisite works from wood.)

Related Idioms

• Chân chất mộc mạc: Genuine and simple (describing an honest, unpretentious character).

  • Con người anh ấy chân chất mộc mạc. (He is a genuine and simple person.)

• Mộc hơn thủy: (Literally: Wood overcomes Water) - A concept from the Five Elements theory, indicating a relationship of restraint or conquest.

  • Theo ngũ hành, mộc khắc thủy. (According to the Five Elements, wood restrains water.)

1. Cây mộc
2. A tree
3. Wood
   • Thợ mộc
     A workman making wood-things, a carpemter, a oiner
4. Plain, unlacquered, unvarished, unbleached
   • Mua đôi guốc mộc
     To buy a pair of plain wood clogs
   • Lụa mộc
     Unbleached silk cloth
5. Shield
   • Lấy mộc đỡ tên
     To stop a arrow with a shield