bọ dừa
Definition
- Noun:
- Stag beetle: A type of large, often dark-colored beetle, the males of which have large, distinctive mandibles that resemble the antlers of a stag. The Vietnamese name "bọ dừa" (literally "coconut beetle") is a common name for this insect.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Con bọ dừa đực có cặp hàm to trông như gạc hươu. (The male stag beetle has large mandibles that look like deer antlers.)
- Trẻ con trong làng thường bắt bọ dừa để chơi. (Children in the village often catch stag beetles to play with.)
- Bọ dừa là một loài côn trùng khá phổ biến ở vùng nhiệt đới. (The stag beetle is a fairly common insect in tropical regions.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "bọ dừa" is a zoological common name. In formal or scientific contexts, the specific scientific name (e.g., species) or the general English term "stag beetle" is used.
- While the literal translation is "coconut beetle," it does not specifically imply the beetle is always found on or damages coconut trees. The name is likely derived from its appearance or habitat.
Variants and Related Words
- Bọ cánh cứng (noun): Beetle. This is the general term. A "bọ dừa" is a specific type of "bọ cánh cứng."
- Bọ hung (noun): Scarab beetle, dung beetle. A different family of beetles.
- Kiến vương (noun): Rhinoceros beetle. Another large beetle, often confused with "bọ dừa," but characterized by a horn on its head rather than large mandibles.
Synonyms
- Stag beetle (n): The direct and most accurate English translation.
- Pinching bug (n, informal): A colloquial English name sometimes used for large beetles with strong mandibles.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs in Vietnamese that specifically use the word "bọ dừa". It is used literally to refer to the insect.
noun
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Stag beetle
