cò bạch

cò bạch

Trên cánh đồng, một con cò bạch đang đứng yên lặng.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • White egret: A term, now considered archaic, referring specifically to a white egret, a type of wading bird with long legs and white plumage.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Trên cánh đồng, một con bạch đang đứng yên lặng. (In the field, a white egret stands silently.)
    • " bạch" một từ cổ ít được dùng ngày nay. (" bạch" is an archaic word rarely used today.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term " bạch" is primarily found in older, literary, or poetic contexts in Vietnamese. In modern language, the general term "con " (egret/heron) or a more specific scientific name is preferred.
Variants and Related Words
  • (n): egret, heron. The general term for birds of the family Ardeidae.

    • Đàn cò trắng bay về tổ lúc hoàng hôn. (The flock of white egrets flies back to their nests at dusk.)
  • trắng (n): white egret. A modern, descriptive term for an egret with white feathers.

    • Khu bảo tồn nơi sinh sống của nhiều trắng. (The sanctuary is home to many white egrets.)
Synonyms
  • Egret: A wading bird with long legs and a long neck.
  • White heron: Another term for a heron or egret with white plumage.
Notes on Usage
  • " bạch" is an archaic term. Learners should be aware that using it in everyday conversation may sound outdated or overly literary. For clear communication, the simpler terms "" or " trắng" are recommended.