Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of venomous snake: "cạp nong" refers to a specific species of highly venomous snake, scientifically known as Bungarus fasciatus or the Banded Krait. It is characterized by distinctive alternating bands of black and yellow (or sometimes white) along its body.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cạp nong là một trong những loài rắn độc nhất ở Việt Nam. (The banded krait is one of the most venomous snakes in Vietnam.)
  • Người dân làng được cảnh báo về sự xuất hiện của rắn cạp nong trong khu vực. (The villagers were warned about the presence of banded kraits in the area.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily used in zoological, environmental, and safety contexts. It is a specific zoological name and is not typically used in figurative or idiomatic expressions.

Variants and Related Words

• Rắn cạp nong: This is the full, more common form of the term, where "rắn" means "snake". The entry "cạp nong" is often a short reference to this full term.
• Cạp nia: Refers to a related but different venomous snake species, the Many-banded Krait (), which has black and white bands.

Synonyms

• Banded krait: The direct English translation and common name.
• Bungarus fasciatus: The scientific name.

Notes on Meaning

• The word "cạp nong" specifically denotes this particular species of krait. It should not be confused with "cạp nia" (many-banded krait) or other types of snakes. Its most defining feature is its striking pattern of black and yellow bands.

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