cá kiếm
Definition
- Noun:
- Swordfish: A large, predatory marine fish (Xiphias gladius) characterized by a long, flat, pointed bill or "sword" extending from its upper jaw. It is a fast-swimming fish found in tropical and temperate oceans and is also a popular game fish and food source.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cá kiếm là một trong những loài cá bơi nhanh nhất đại dương. (The swordfish is one of the fastest-swimming fish in the ocean.)
- Anh ấy câu được một con cá kiếm rất lớn. (He caught a very large swordfish.)
- Món cá kiếm nướng ở nhà hàng này rất ngon. (The grilled swordfish at this restaurant is delicious.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "cá kiếm" refers specifically to the true swordfish (family Xiphiidae). It should not be confused with other billfish like marlin, though they may share similar Vietnamese names in casual conversation.
Variants and Related Words
Cá cờ (n): Sailfish.
- Cá cờ cũng có mỏ dài nhưng vây lưng to như cánh buồm. (Sailfish also have a long bill but a large dorsal fin like a sail.)
Cá nàng đào (n): Dorado or Mahi-mahi (a different species, not a billfish).
- Cá nàng đào có màu sắc rất sặc sỡ. (The mahi-mahi has very vibrant colors.)
Synonyms
- Swordfish: The direct and most accurate English translation.
- Broadbill: Another common name for the swordfish, referring to its wide "sword."
Related Idioms
- While there are no common idioms directly using "cá kiếm", its distinctive feature inspires descriptive phrases.
- Mũi nhọn như mỏ cá kiếm. (As pointed as a swordfish's bill.)