nác

Trời mưa, hứng cái nác này về dùng.

Definition

1. Noun (Dialectal):
   • Water: The liquid that is essential for life, found in rivers, rain, and lakes. This is a regional or dialectal variant of the standard Vietnamese word "nước."

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trời mưa, hứng cái nác này về dùng. (It's raining, collect this rainwater to use.)
  • Nác suối trong lắm. (The stream water is very clear.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is primarily used in certain regional dialects of Vietnamese and is considered non-standard in formal writing and speech. Its usage often conveys a local, rustic, or traditional feel.

Variants and Related Words

• Nước (n): The standard and universally used word for "water" in Vietnamese.
  • Uống một ly nước. (Drink a glass of water.)

Synonyms

• Water: The clear, colorless liquid essential for most plant and animal life.

Notes on Usage

• The word "nác" is an example of lexical variation within the Vietnamese language. Learners should be aware that "nước" is the correct and expected term in standard communication, while "nác" may be encountered in poetry, folk songs, or the speech of specific regions.