chim cút
Definition
- Noun:
- Quail: A small, ground-dwelling bird, typically belonging to the family Phasianidae or Odontophoridae, known for its short tail and often raised for its eggs and meat.
- A specific type of quail: Refers specifically to the species commonly raised or found in the region, such as the Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trang trại này chuyên nuôi chim cút để lấy trứng. (This farm specializes in raising quail for their eggs.)
- Món chim cút nướng là đặc sản của vùng này. (Grilled quail is a specialty of this region.)
- Chúng tôi nghe thấy tiếng chim cút kêu trong bụi cỏ. (We heard the quail calling in the grass.)
Advanced Usage
- "chim cút lộn" / "hột vịt lộn": Refers to a fertilized and incubated duck egg, a popular street food. Note: While "chim cút" means quail, this specific dish uses duck eggs, but the term "lộn" (balut) is sometimes colloquially associated.
- Anh ấy thích ăn chim cút lộn. (He likes to eat balut.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cút: A common shortened, colloquial form of "chim cút".
- Tiệm này bán trứng cút. (This shop sells quail eggs.)
- Chim cun cút: A more descriptive or folk name, emphasizing the bird's small size.
- Nuôi cút: The activity of raising/quail farming.
- Nghề nuôi cút đang phát triển. (Quail farming is developing.)
Synonyms
- Quail: The direct English translation.
- Ground bird: A descriptive term for birds that live primarily on the ground.
Related Phrases
- Trứng chim cút: Quail eggs.
- Salad có trang trí bằng trứng chim cút. (The salad is garnished with quail eggs.)
- Thịt chim cút: Quail meat.
- Tiếng chim cút kêu: The call/cry of a quail.
Related Idioms
- Nhát như chim cút: As timid as a quail. (Describes someone who is very shy or easily frightened.)
- Đừng có nhát như chim cút vậy, mạnh dạn lên! (Don't be as timid as a quail, be more confident!)