chiếc nha
Definition
- Noun:
- A crow: A black bird of the genus Corvus, known for its intelligence and often associated with omens in folklore.
- A black-feathered bird: Specifically refers to a bird with black plumage, typically the crow or raven.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trên cành cây có một chiếc nha đang đậu. (There is a crow perched on the tree branch.)
- Tiếng kêu của chiếc nha nghe rất não nề. (The cry of the crow sounds very mournful.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in specific regional dialects or poetic contexts in Vietnamese. In standard modern Vietnamese, the more common word for "crow" is "con quạ."
Variants and Related Words
- Con quạ (n): The standard and more common term for "crow" in Vietnamese.
- Con quạ đen bay ngang bầu trời. (The black crow flies across the sky.)
Synonyms
- Crow: A large perching bird with mostly black plumage.
- Raven: A larger, similar bird of the same genus, often used interchangeably in general contexts.
Notes on Usage
- "Chiếc nha" is an archaic or dialectal term. Learners should be aware that using "con quạ" will be universally understood, while "chiếc nha" may not be recognized by all speakers.