cành cạch

Thân thiện

Trẻ con ở quê hay bắt cành cạch về cho gà ăn.

Definition

1. Noun (regional/dialectal):
   • Grasshopper: A medium to large-sized insect with long hind legs adapted for jumping, belonging to the suborder Caelifera. This term is used in certain regional dialects of Vietnam.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trên đồng có nhiều cành cạch. (There are many grasshoppers in the field.)
  • Bọn trẻ bắt cành cạch cho gà ăn. (The children catch grasshoppers to feed the chickens.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "cành cạch" is primarily used in spoken language within specific regions. In standard Vietnamese, the more common terms are "châu chấu" or "cào cào".

Variants and Related Words

• Châu chấu (n): The standard, more widely used term for grasshopper or locust.
• Cào cào (n): Another common term for grasshopper, often used interchangeably with .

Synonyms

• Grasshopper: The general English term for the insect.
• Locust: Specifically refers to certain species of grasshoppers that can form large, swarming populations.

Notes on Usage

• "Cành cạch" is a dialectal word. Learners should be aware that using "châu chấu" or "cào cào" will be understood throughout Vietnam, while "cành cạch" may only be recognized in certain areas.

Học thuật

1. xem cạch (láy)
2. địa phương) Grasshopper