No. 1,000 in Vietnamese
mọc
The Vietnamese word "mọc" means "to grow" or "to sprout."
In a sentence
Cây mọc rất nhanh sau cơn mưa.
The tree grows very quickly after the rain.
In this context, 'mọc' means 'to grow' in reference to plants or natural phenomena.
Tóc của anh ấy mọc rất chậm.
His hair grows very slowly.
Here, 'mọc' refers to the growth of hair, indicating a natural process.
Đèn đường mới mọc lên khắp khu phố.
New streetlights are popping up all over the neighborhood.
In this case, 'mọc' is used metaphorically to suggest sudden or recent appearance of objects, such as installations or constructions.
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