Definition

1. Noun:
   • Spotted dove: A type of small, slender dove commonly found in Southeast Asia, known for its distinctive spotted plumage and gentle cooing call.
   • A specific species of dove (Streptopelia chinensis): The scientific name for the bird, often seen in rural and suburban areas.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tiếng chim gáy vang lên mỗi sáng. (The call of the spotted dove rings out every morning.)
  • Trên cành cây có một con chim gáy. (There is a spotted dove on the tree branch.)
  • Chim gáy thường làm tổ trong các bụi cây. (Spotted doves often build nests in bushes.)

Advanced Usage

• Cultural Symbolism: In Vietnamese poetry and folk songs, the "chim gáy" often symbolizes rural peace, simplicity, and nostalgia for the countryside.
  • Hình ảnh chim gáy gợi nhớ về làng quê yên bình. (The image of the spotted dove evokes memories of a peaceful homeland.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cu gáy: Another common Vietnamese name for the same bird, often used interchangeably.
  • Cu gáy và chim gáy là cùng một loài. (The 'cu gáy' and the 'chim gáy' are the same species.)
• Bồ câu: Pigeon or dove (a broader category that includes the spotted dove).
  • Chim gáy là một loài bồ câu nhỏ. (The spotted dove is a type of small dove.)

Synonyms

• Spotted dove: The direct English translation.
• Chinese spotted dove: Another common English name for the same species.

Related Phrases

• Tiếng gáy của chim gáy: The cooing/call of the spotted dove.
  • Tôi thích nghe tiếng gáy của chim gáy. (I like listening to the cooing of the spotted dove.)

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