diều vằn
Definition
- Noun:
- Caracara: A type of bird of prey, specifically referring to a caracara, which is a large, long-legged falconid found in the Americas. The term "diều vằn" describes a bird with streaked or barred ("vằn") plumage, characteristic of this group.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Diều vằn là một loài chim săn mồi. (The caracara is a bird of prey.)
- Chúng tôi nhìn thấy một con diều vằn đậu trên cành cây. (We saw a caracara perched on a tree branch.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is a specific ornithological name. It is not commonly used in general conversation but is found in scientific, wildlife, or birdwatching contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Diều hâu (n): hawk, a more general term for hawks.
- Diều hâu bay lượn trên bầu trời. (A hawk is soaring in the sky.)
Synonyms
- Caracara: The direct English translation and scientific name for the bird.
- Bird of prey: A general term for raptors like hawks, eagles, and falcons, which includes the caracara.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using the term "diều vằn."