Definition

Noun: 1. Drongo (bird): A small to medium-sized passerine bird belonging to the family Dicruridae, known for its aggressive behavior, glossy black plumage, and often forked tail. It is commonly found in Asia and Africa. 2. (In Vietnamese context): Refers specifically to birds of the Dicrurus genus, known in Vietnam for their loud calls and tendency to chase larger birds.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chèo bẻo thường tấn công những con chim lớn hơn để bảo vệ lãnh thổ. (Drongos often attack larger birds to protect their territory.)
  • Tiếng kêu của con chèo bẻo rất chói tai. (The call of the drongo is very shrill.)
  • Chúng tôi quan sát một đôi chèo bẻo đang làm tổ trên cây. (We observed a pair of drongos building a nest in the tree.)

Advanced Usage

• "Chèo bẻo" in similes: Used to describe a noisy, scolding, or aggressive person, often a woman, drawing a parallel to the bird's behavior.
  • Cô ấy lắm mồm như con chèo bẻo. (She is as loud-mouthed as a drongo.)
• Ecological role: The term is used in environmental and biological contexts to discuss insect control, as drongos are insectivores.
  • Chèo bẻo đóng vai trò quan trọng trong việc kiểm soát côn trùng gây hại. (Drongos play an important role in controlling pest insects.)

Variants and Related Words

• Họ Chèo bẻo (Dicruridae): The drongo family.
• Chèo bẻo đen (Dicrurus macrocercus): The Black Drongo, a common species.
• Chèo bẻo chẻ đuôi: Fork-tailed Drongo, describing a species with a distinctly forked tail.

Synonyms

• Ác là (in some regional contexts): While "ác là" typically refers to magpies, in some areas it may be colloquially used for similar black, noisy birds, but this is not scientifically accurate.
• Chim drongo (loanword): The direct English loanword used in scientific or specific contexts.

Related Phrases

• Dữ như chèo bẻo: (As fierce/aggressive as a drongo.) An idiom describing someone with a fierce, combative temperament.
  • Bà chủ nhà trọ đó dữ như chèo bẻo. (That boarding house owner is as fierce as a drongo.)
• Mồm chèo bẻo: A colloquial phrase criticizing someone for being loud, sharp-tongued, or argumentative.
  • Đừng có cái mồm chèo bẻo ấy nữa! (Stop having such a drongo-like mouth/sharp tongue!)

noun

1. Drongo