dơi ngao

Trong hang động có nhiều dơi ngao sinh sống.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of bat: "dơi ngao" refers to a specific species of bat, scientifically known as Nyctinomus or belonging to the family Molossidae (free-tailed bats). These bats are often characterized by their robust size and tail that extends freely beyond the tail membrane.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong hang động có nhiều dơi ngao sinh sống. (Many free-tailed bats live in the cave.)
  • Dơi ngao thường bay rất nhanh và cao vào ban đêm. (Free-tailed bats often fly very fast and high at night.)

Advanced Usage

• Scientific context: The term "dơi ngao" is primarily used in zoological or scientific descriptions to specify this particular group of bats.
  • Nghiên cứu về tập tính săn mồi của dơi ngao. (Research on the hunting behavior of free-tailed bats.)

Variants and Related Words

• Dơi (n): Bat (the general term).
  • Dơi là loài động vật có vú biết bay. (Bats are flying mammals.)
• Dơi quạ (n): Flying fox, fruit bat (a different, larger type of bat).
  • Dơi quạ thường ăn trái cây. (Flying foxes usually eat fruit.)

Synonyms

• Nyctinomus (n): The scientific genus name.
• Dơi đuôi tự do (n): Free-tailed bat (a descriptive synonym).

Notes on Meaning

• The word "dơi ngao" is a specific zoological term. In everyday conversation, Vietnamese speakers typically use the general word "dơi" for bats. "Dơi ngao" is used when a more precise identification is needed, similar to using "sparrow" instead of just "bird" in English.