hà má
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- Hippopotamus: A very large, mostly herbivorous, semi-aquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa. It has a large hairless body, a big head with a wide mouth, and spends much of its time in rivers and lakes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hà má là một trong những loài thú có vú trên cạn lớn nhất. (The hippopotamus is one of the largest land mammals.)
- Chúng tôi nhìn thấy một con hà má đang nằm dưới nước ở công viên quốc gia. (We saw a hippopotamus lying in the water at the national park.)
- Hà má trông có vẻ hiền lành nhưng thực ra chúng rất nguy hiểm. (Hippopotamuses look gentle but are actually very dangerous.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "hà má" is a direct, single-term noun in Vietnamese for the animal. It is not commonly used in compound phrases or idioms.
Variants and Related Words
- Hà mã (n): This is the more standard and commonly used Vietnamese spelling and term for "hippopotamus."
- Đàn hà mã đang tắm ở sông. (The herd of hippopotamuses is bathing in the river.)
Synonyms
- Hippo: A common English abbreviation for hippopotamus.
- River horse: A direct translation of the Greek origin of the word "hippopotamus."
Notes on Usage
- "Hà má" is a recognized variant, but "hà mã" is the predominant and recommended spelling in modern Vietnamese. The meaning is identical.
- Hippopatamus