cá lịch
Definition
- Noun:
- Moray eel: A type of long, snake-like fish belonging to the family Muraenidae. They are predatory and often hide in crevices or coral reefs. This is the primary zoological meaning.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Những con cá lịch thường ẩn nấp trong các kẽ đá. (Moray eels often hide in rock crevices.)
- Anh ấy bắt được một con cá lịch lớn khi đi lặn. (He caught a large moray eel while diving.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "cá lịch" is specific and technical. In everyday conversation, people might use a more general descriptive term.
Variants and Related Words
- Cá chình (n): Eel. This is a broader term for eels, including freshwater species, while "cá lịch" specifically refers to the marine moray eel.
- Cá chình nước ngọt khác với cá lịch biển. (Freshwater eels are different from marine moray eels.)
Synonyms
- Moray
- Moray eel
Notes on Usage
- "Cá lịch" is a precise term. It is not commonly used in casual speech unless discussing marine biology, fishing, or specific types of seafood.