chuồng gio
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of cage or trap for catching sparrows: A traditional device, often made of bamboo or wood, used to trap small birds, specifically sparrows, by luring them inside with bait and then capturing them.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ngoại tôi biết cách làm một cái chuồng gio. (My grandfather knows how to make a sparrow trap.)
- Chuồng gio thường được đặt trên ruộng. (The sparrow trap is often placed in the field.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific to a traditional method of bird trapping and is not commonly used in modern contexts outside of discussions about rural life or traditional practices.
Variants and Related Words
- Chuồng: (n) cage, pen, or shed for animals.
- Bẫy chim: (n) bird trap (a more general term).
Synonyms
- Sparrow trap: A cage or device for catching sparrows.
- Bird snare: A general term for a trap that catches birds.
Notes on Usage
- "Chuồng gio" is an archaic or highly specialized term. The reference note "chuồng gionhư chuồng chồ" suggests it is synonymous with "chuồng chồ," another regional or historical term for a similar trapping device.
- In contemporary Vietnamese, more common general terms like "bẫy chim" (bird trap) or "lồng" (cage) are used.