chồn

Thân thiện

Một con chồn đang đánh hơi tìm thức ăn trong rừng.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Weasel, ferret, marten: A generic term for small to medium-sized carnivorous mammals of the Mustelidae family, often characterized by a long, slender body, short legs, and a pointed snout. Some species are known for their scent glands.
2. Adjective:
   • Numb, stiff, weary: Describes a state of physical fatigue where a body part is so tired it feels numb or unwilling to move.
   • Disheartened, discouraged: Describes a state of being weary in spirit or losing motivation.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong rừng có nhiều loại chồn. (There are many types of weasels in the forest.)
  • Con chồn hôi có mùi rất khó chịu. (The skunk has a very unpleasant smell.)
• Adjective:
  • Quai búa mãi chồn cả tay. (To handle a sledgehammer until one's arms are numb with weariness.)
  • Mỏi gối chồn chân. (To have weary knees and stiff legs.)

Advanced Usage

• The noun "chồn" is often used in compound names for specific animals, where it functions similarly to a classifier for mustelids or similar-looking animals.
  • chồn hôi: skunk (literally "stinky weasel").
  • chồn mác-bét: sable (valued for its fur).

Variants and Related Words

• Chồn cáo (n): Literally "fox-weasel," often refers to a ferret or similar animal.
• Chồn nhung (n): Ferret-badger.

Synonyms

• Noun: Weasel, ferret, marten, polecat.
• Adjective: Numb, fatigued, weary, stiff, disheartened, discouraged.

Related Idioms

• Mỏi gối chồn chân: An idiom describing extreme physical weariness from standing or walking for too long. It translates to "weary knees and stiff legs."
• Chán chồn: A colloquial expression meaning to be utterly bored or fed up.

Học thuật

noun

1. Weasel

adj

1. Numb with weariness, stiff
   • quải búa mãi chồn cả tay
     to handle a sledge hammer until one's arms are numb with weariness
   • mỏi gối chồn chân
     to have weary knees and stiff legs
2. Disheartened