cuốc chim
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of small hoe or pickaxe: A specific, often smaller, gardening or agricultural tool used for breaking up soil, digging small holes, or weeding. The term "chim" (bird) in the compound suggests it is lightweight, nimble, or has a shape reminiscent of a bird's beak or form.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy dùng cuốc chim để xới đất trong chậu hoa. (She uses the small hoe to loosen the soil in the flower pot.)
- Cái cuốc chim này rất tiện để nhổ cỏ trong vườn rau nhỏ. (This small pickaxe is very handy for pulling weeds in the small vegetable garden.)
Advanced Usage
- The tool is typically characterized by its compact size, with a metal head that is often pointed on one end and flat or forked on the other, making it versatile for detailed garden work.
Variants and Related Words
- Cuốc (n): A standard, larger hoe or mattock for heavy-duty digging and tilling soil.
- Xẻng (n): A shovel, used for scooping and moving loose material.
- Cào (n): A rake, used for gathering leaves or leveling soil.
Synonyms
- Small hoe
- Hand pick
- Garden pick
Notes on Usage
- "Cuốc chim" is a compound noun. The word "cuốc" alone means a general hoe. The modifier "chim" specifies a particular, lighter type of this tool. It is not a common tool name in standard English; the description "small hoe" or "garden pick" is used instead.