kỳ giông
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Definition
- Noun:
- Salamander: A type of amphibian, typically with a lizard-like appearance, a long body and tail, and moist skin. They are often found in or near water or damp environments.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Kỳ giông sống ở những khu vực ẩm ướt. (Salamanders live in damp areas.)
- Con kỳ giông này có màu sắc rất sặc sỡ. (This salamander has very bright colors.)
- Trẻ con thích quan sát kỳ giông trong ao. (Children like to observe salamanders in the pond.)
Advanced Usage
- "Kỳ giông lửa": fire salamander (a specific, often brightly colored species).
- Kỳ giông lửa có các đốm vàng trên người. (The fire salamander has yellow spots on its body.)
Variants and Related Words
- Kỳ nhông (n): This is a closely related term, often used interchangeably in common language, but it can sometimes refer specifically to certain lizard species or newts.
- Kỳ nhông thường sống trên cây. (The lizard often lives in trees.)
Synonyms
- Salamander: The direct and most accurate translation.
- Newt: A specific type of small salamander that is primarily aquatic.
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