Definition

1. 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.

Related Idioms

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