Definition

1. Noun:
   • Moray eel: A type of long, snake-like fish belonging to the family Muraenidae. They are predatory and often hide in crevices or coral reefs. This is the primary zoological meaning.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Những con cá lịch thường ẩn nấp trong các kẽ đá. (Moray eels often hide in rock crevices.)
  • Anh ấy bắt được một con cá lịch lớn khi đi lặn. (He caught a large moray eel while diving.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "cá lịch" is specific and technical. In everyday conversation, people might use a more general descriptive term.

Variants and Related Words

• Cá chình (n): Eel. This is a broader term for eels, including freshwater species, while "cá lịch" specifically refers to the marine moray eel.
  • Cá chình nước ngọt khác với cá lịch biển. (Freshwater eels are different from marine moray eels.)

Synonyms

• Moray
• Moray eel

Notes on Usage

• "Cá lịch" is a precise term. It is not commonly used in casual speech unless discussing marine biology, fishing, or specific types of seafood.