chim còi

Trong vườn có một con chim còi đang hót.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small bird: "chim còi" refers to a small-sized bird, often implying it is young or not fully grown.
   • A specific bird species (Agami Heron): In ornithology, "chim còi" is the Vietnamese name for the Agami Heron (Agamia agami), a colorful, medium-sized heron found in Central and South America.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong vườn có một con chim còi đang hót. (There is a small bird singing in the garden.)
  • Chim còi Agami là một loài chim di cư quý hiếm. (The Agami Heron is a rare migratory bird.)

Advanced Usage

• "chim còi lông vàng": A descriptive phrase meaning a small, yellow-feathered bird.
  • Em bé thích nhìn chú chim còi lông vàng ngoài cửa sổ. (The baby likes to watch the little yellow bird outside the window.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chim (n): Bird. The general term.
• Còi (adj): Can mean small, stunted, or shrill (like a whistle). When combined with "chim," it specifically denotes a small bird.
• Chim non (n): Chick, fledgling. Specifically refers to a young bird.

Synonyms

• Chim nhỏ: Small bird.
• Chim sẻ: Sparrow (a common type of small bird).

Notes on Meaning

The word "chim còi" has two primary uses: 1. General, colloquial use: Used in everyday language to describe any small bird, often with a connotation of being cute or tiny. 2. Specific, scientific use: Used as the proper name for the Agami Heron. This usage is more specialized and found in bird-watching or scientific contexts. The general meaning is far more common in daily conversation.