dã cầm
Definition
Noun: * Wild birds: Birds that live in natural, uncultivated environments such as fields, marshes, and forests, and are not domesticated. The term is a Sino-Vietnamese compound of "dã" (wild, field) and "cầm" (bird, fowl).
Usage Examples
- (The teal is a common type of wild bird in the delta region.)
- (This sanctuary is home to many rare species of wild birds.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "dã cầm" is often used in formal, literary, or scientific contexts (e.g., biology, conservation, hunting) to refer to wild avian species collectively. It is less common in everyday conversation, where "chim trời" (sky birds) or "chim hoang dã" (wild birds) might be used.
Variants and Related Words
- Chim hoang dã (n): Wild birds. A more modern and commonly used synonym.
- Chim trời (n): Birds of the sky; wild fowl. A poetic and general term.
- Gia cầm (n): Poultry; domesticated birds such as chickens and ducks. This is the direct antonym of "dã cầm."
Synonyms
- Wildfowl: Specifically refers to wild birds that are hunted, like ducks and geese.
- Game birds: Wild birds hunted for sport or food.
- Wild birds: The general, direct translation.
Related Idioms
- "Tha phương cầu thực" (To leave home to seek a living): While not containing "dã cầm," this idiom is sometimes metaphorically associated with the image of wild birds migrating or foraging far from home.
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