hồng tước
Definition
- Noun:
- A small bird: "hồng tước" refers to a small songbird, specifically a type of kinglet or wren, known for its small size and often vibrant plumage.
- A specific bird species: In zoological contexts, it can denote particular species within the families Regulidae (kinglets) or Troglodytidae (wrens).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong khu rừng, tiếng hót của chú hồng tước rất trong trẻo. (In the forest, the song of the little kinglet is very clear.)
- Hồng tước là một loài chim nhỏ thường thấy ở vùng ôn đới. (The kinglet is a small bird commonly seen in temperate regions.)
Advanced Usage
- Literary usage: In poetry or literature, "hồng tước" can be used symbolically to represent delicacy, beauty, or a cheerful spirit due to its small, lively nature.
- Tâm hồn cô ấy nhẹ nhàng như một chú hồng tước. (Her soul is as gentle as a little kinglet.)
Variants and Related Words
- Chim hồng tước: A more explicit compound form meaning "hồng tước bird".
- Chim sâu: A general term for small birds, which may include birds similar to the "hồng tước".
Synonyms
- roitelet (French loanword used in older zoological contexts): kinglet.
- chim nhỏ: small bird (a general descriptive term, not a precise synonym).
Related Phrases
- Tiếng hót hồng tước: The song of a kinglet/wren (used to describe something very melodious and delicate).
- Giọng hát cô ấy trong như tiếng hót hồng tước. (Her singing voice is as clear as the song of a kinglet.)