chim mồi
Definition
- Noun:
- A decoy bird: A live bird, often tethered or caged, used by hunters to lure other birds of the same or different species into a trap or within shooting range. Its calls or presence attract wild birds.
- A bait bird: More broadly, any bird used as live bait to attract and catch predatory animals or other birds.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Người thợ săn dùng một con chim mồi để nhử bầy chim trời. (The hunter used a decoy bird to lure the flock of wild birds.)
- Chim ưng bị thu hút bởi con chim mồi. (The falcon was attracted by the bait bird.)
Advanced Usage
- The concept can be used metaphorically to describe a person used to lure others into a trap or dangerous situation, though this is less common than the literal hunting meaning.
- Hắn ta chỉ là một con chim mồi trong kế hoạch của cảnh sát. (He was merely a decoy in the police's plan.)
Variants and Related Words
- Chim nhử: A synonym for "chim mồi," specifically meaning a bird used for luring.
- Mồi nhử (n): General term for bait or lure, which can be applied to various contexts beyond birds.
Synonyms
- Decoy bird: The primary direct synonym.
- Lure bird: A descriptive synonym.
- Bait bird: Emphasizes its function as live bait.
Related Idioms
- Làm chim mồi: To act as a decoy.
- Anh ta buộc phải làm chim mồi cho đồng bọn. (He was forced to act as a decoy for his accomplices.)