Definition

1. Noun:
   • Tadpole: The larval stage of a frog or toad, having a rounded body, a long tail, and living in water.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bọn trẻ bắt óc nóc ở trong ao. (The children catch tadpoles in the pond.)
  • Óc nóc sẽ dần phát triển thành ếch. (Tadpoles will gradually develop into frogs.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "óc nóc" is often used in informal or dialectal contexts in Vietnamese. The more standard, scientific term for tadpole is "nòng nọc".

Variants and Related Words

• Nòng nọc (n): The standard, more common term for tadpole.
  • Nòng nọc là ấu trùng của ếch. (A tadpole is the larva of a frog.)

Synonyms

• Tadpole: The aquatic larva of an amphibian.
• Polliwog: Another common English term for tadpole.

Notes on Usage

• "Óc nóc" is considered a dialectal variant. In formal writing or general communication, "nòng nọc" is the preferred and widely understood term.