cá mú
Definition
- Noun:
- Grouper: A type of large, robust marine fish belonging to the family Serranidae, subfamily Epinephelinae, commonly found in tropical and subtropical seas. They are known for their stout bodies and large mouths.
- Fish (general, archaic/regional): In some older or regional contexts, "cá mú" can be a general term for fish, though this usage is now rare.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Món cá mú hấp là đặc sản của vùng biển này. (Steamed grouper is a specialty of this coastal region.)
- Ngư dân bắt được một con cá mú rất lớn. (The fisherman caught a very large grouper.)
Advanced Usage
"cá mú đỏ": Red grouper (Epinephelus morio or similar species).
- Cá mú đỏ thường có thịt chắc và thơm. (Red grouper usually has firm and fragrant meat.)
"cá mú đen": Black grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci or similar species).
- Cá mú đen thường sống ở các rạn san hô. (Black grouper often lives on coral reefs.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cá mú sao (n): Starry grouper ( or similar).
- Cá mú cọp (n): Tiger grouper ().
Synonyms
- Grouper: The standard English translation.
- Sea bass (in a broad taxonomic sense): As groupers are part of the sea bass family (Serranidae).
Related Idioms
- Hiếm như cá mú leo cây: As rare as a grouper climbing a tree (meaning something is extremely rare or impossible).
- Tìm được người như anh ấy hiếm như cá mú leo cây. (Finding someone like him is as rare as a grouper climbing a tree.)