ba ba
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Definitions
- Noun:
- Softshell turtle: A type of freshwater turtle characterized by a flat, leathery carapace (shell) without horny scutes or scales. It belongs to the family Trionychidae.
- Trionychid turtle: The scientific/zoological term for this family of turtles.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Con ba ba này được bắt từ dưới sông. (This softshell turtle was caught from the river.)
- Ba ba là một món ăn đặc sản ở một số vùng. (Softshell turtle is a specialty dish in some regions.)
- Mai của ba ba mềm và có da bao phủ. (The shell of a softshell turtle is soft and covered in skin.)
Advanced Usage
- "giả ba ba": Refers to a dish that imitates the traditional softshell turtle stew, often made with other types of meat.
- Nhà hàng này phục vụ món giả ba ba rất ngon. (This restaurant serves a very delicious imitation softshell turtle dish.)
Variants and Related Words
- Rùa: The general Vietnamese word for "turtle" or "tortoise". "Ba ba" is a specific type of "rùa".
- Trionyx: The former genus name for many softshell turtles, often used in older scientific or zoological contexts.
Synonyms
- Soft-shelled turtle: A direct descriptive synonym in English.
- Flapshell turtle: A common name for some species within the Trionychidae family.
Related Phrases/Idioms
(This specific word does not commonly appear in idiomatic expressions. It is primarily a zoological and culinary term.)