hoẵng

Thân thiện

Một con hoẵng đang gặm cỏ trong rừng.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Muntjac: A small species of deer, typically found in forests of Asia. It is characterized by its small size, short antlers (in males), and distinctive barking sound.
   • Chevrotain / Mouse-deer: In some contexts, it may be used to refer to other very small, hoofed mammals, though "muntjac" is the primary meaning.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Người thợ săn bắt gặp một con hoẵng trong rừng. (The hunter encountered a muntjac in the forest.)
  • Hoẵng là một loài thú nhút nhát. (The muntjac is a timid animal.)
  • Anh ấy sưu tầm ảnh về các loài hoẵng. (He collects pictures of muntjac species.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "hoẵng" is specific to zoology and hunting contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation outside of these domains.

Variants and Related Words

• Hoẵng cái (n): A female muntjac.
  • Hoẵng cái dẫn theo con. (The female muntjac led its fawn.)

Synonyms

• Muntjac: The direct English equivalent.
• Barking deer: A common name for muntjacs, referring to their distinctive call.
• Chevrotain: A related but distinct group of very small ungulates; this synonym is less precise.

Related Terms (Hunting/Forestry)

• Săn hoẵng (v): To hunt muntjac.
  • Mùa săn hoẵng thường bắt đầu vào thu. (The muntjac hunting season usually starts in autumn.)

Học thuật

1. Muntjac
   • Đi săn hoẵng
     To go muntjac hunting