gấu mèo
Definition
- Noun:
- Red panda: A small, tree-dwelling mammal native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. It has reddish-brown fur, a long, bushy tail, and a cat-like face, and is primarily herbivorous, feeding mainly on bamboo.
- Lesser panda: Another common name for the same animal, distinguishing it from the giant panda.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Gấu mèo là một loài động vật có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng. (The red panda is an endangered species.)
- Chúng tôi đã nhìn thấy một con gấu mèo đang ngủ trên cành cây ở sở thú. (We saw a red panda sleeping on a tree branch at the zoo.)
- Không nên nhầm lẫn gấu mèo với gấu trúc lớn. (One should not confuse the red panda with the giant panda.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "gấu mèo" is the standard and most widely used name in Vietnamese for this animal. In scientific contexts, its Latin name may be used.
Variants and Related Words
- Gấu trúc (Giant panda): Refers to the larger, black-and-white panda (). While both are called "panda" in English and eat bamboo, they are different species.
- Panda đỏ: A direct translation of "red panda," sometimes used interchangeably with "gấu mèo".
- Cáo lửa: A folk or alternative name (meaning "fire fox") for the red panda in some regions, referring to its reddish color and fox-like appearance.
Synonyms
- Red panda (Panda đỏ)
- Lesser panda (Gấu nhỏ)
- Cat-bear (a direct translation hinting at its appearance, though not a standard common name in English)
Related Idioms or Phrases
- There are no common idioms in Vietnamese that specifically feature the term "gấu mèo". It is used literally to refer to the animal.
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