kiến gió
Definition
- Noun:
- A very small ant species: "kiến gió" refers to a type of ant that is extremely small in size.
- Tiny ant: The term literally translates to "wind ant," often describing ants so small they seem as light as the wind.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong vườn có rất nhiều kiến gió. (There are many tiny ants in the garden.)
- Kiến gió thường làm tổ dưới đất. (Tiny ants often build nests underground.)
Advanced Usage
- "Kiến gió" as a metaphor: Sometimes used informally to describe something very small, numerous, or insignificant.
- Công ty mới thành lập, nhân viên ít như kiến gió. (The newly established company has very few employees, as small as tiny ants.)
Variants and Related Words
- Kiến (n): Ant. The general term.
- Kiến lửa (n): Fire ant.
- Kiến thợ (n): Worker ant.
Synonyms
- Kiến nhỏ: Small ant.
- Kiến con: Tiny ant (often referring to young ants, but can be used similarly).
Related Phrases
- Đông như kiến: As crowded as ants; a phrase describing a very dense crowd.
- Chợ Tết đông người như kiến. (The Tet market is as crowded as ants.)
Related Idioms
- Kiến gió tha lâu cũng đầy tổ: Literally "If tiny ants keep carrying things, their nest will eventually be full." This idiom teaches that persistent effort, even in small amounts, leads to significant results over time.
- Cứ tiết kiệm từng chút một, kiến gió tha lâu cũng đầy tổ mà. (Just save a little bit at a time; persistent small efforts will lead to a big result.)