Definition

1. Noun:
   • Snow leopard: A large wild cat species (Panthera uncia) native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia. It is characterized by its thick, smoky-gray fur with dark rosettes and spots, and its long, bushy tail. The name "báo tuyết" literally combines "báo" (leopard/panther) and "tuyết" (snow), referring to its high-altitude, snowy habitat.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Báo tuyết là một loài động vật quý hiếm. (The snow leopard is a rare animal.)
  • Chúng tôi hy vọng được nhìn thấy báo tuyết trong chuyến thám hiểm. (We hope to see a snow leopard on the expedition.)
  • Môi trường sống của báo tuyết đang bị đe dọa. (The snow leopard's habitat is under threat.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is used specifically in zoological, conservation, and general descriptive contexts. It is a straightforward compound noun with no inherent idiomatic uses.

Variants and Related Words

• Báo: Leopard, panther. A more general term for big cats in the genus.
• Báo hoa mai: Leopard (), specifically referring to the spotted leopard species, distinct from the snow leopard.
• Cọp tuyết / Hổ tuyết: These are not standard terms for the snow leopard. "Cọp" and "hổ" typically refer to tigers ().

Synonyms

• Snow leopard: The direct and most common English translation.
• Ounce: An older, less common English name for the snow leopard, derived from the same origin as the French "once" noted in the reference.