cá mú

cá mú

Con cá mú bơi lội giữa những rạn san hô đầy màu sắc.

Definition
  1. 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, " mú" can be a general term for fish, though this usage is now rare.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Món hấp đặc sản của vùng biển này. (Steamed grouper is a specialty of this coastal region.)
    • Ngư dân bắt được một con rất lớn. (The fisherman caught a very large grouper.)
Advanced Usage
  • "đỏ": Red grouper (Epinephelus morio or similar species).

    • đỏ thường thịt chắc thơm. (Red grouper usually has firm and fragrant meat.)
  • "đen": Black grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci or similar species).

    • đen thường sốngcác rạn san hô. (Black grouper often lives on coral reefs.)
Variants and Related Words
  • sao (n): Starry grouper ( or similar).
  • 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 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 mú leo cây. (Finding someone like him is as rare as a grouper climbing a tree.)