Definition

1. Noun:
   • Magpie: A type of bird, specifically the Eurasian magpie (Pica pica), known for its black and white plumage and long tail. The term "bồ các" is a regional (dialectal) name for this bird in Vietnamese.
   • Jacasse: An old or regional term for a magpie or a similar chattering bird.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trên cành cây có một con bồ các. (There is a magpie on the tree branch.)
  • Tiếng kêu của bồ các nghe rất đặc trưng. (The call of the magpie sounds very distinctive.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "bồ các" is primarily used in specific regional dialects of Vietnamese. In standard Vietnamese, the bird is more commonly referred to as "chim ác là".

Variants and Related Words

• Chim ác là (n): The more standard Vietnamese term for magpie.
  • Chim ác là thường làm tổ trên cây cao. (Magpies often build nests in tall trees.)

Synonyms

• Magpie: A bird of the crow family with black and white plumage.
• Pie: An archaic or zoological term for magpie.

Related Idioms

• While there are no direct idioms with "bồ các", the magpie ("chim ác là") appears in some Vietnamese sayings related to chattering or news-bearing, due to the bird's vocal nature.

1. (tiếng địa phương) Magpie (chim)