lợn biển
Definition
- Noun:
- Manatee: A large, fully aquatic, herbivorous marine mammal, also known as a sea cow. It belongs to the order Sirenia and is characterized by a rounded body, a paddle-shaped tail, and flippers.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Lợn biển là loài động vật hiền lành. (The manatee is a gentle animal.)
- Chúng tôi nhìn thấy một con lợn biển ở vùng nước ấm. (We saw a manatee in the warm waters.)
- Bảo vệ môi trường sống cho lợn biển là rất quan trọng. (Protecting the habitat for manatees is very important.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "lợn biển" is used specifically in biological and conservation contexts to refer to members of the family Trichechidae (manatees). It is distinct from the dugong, which is another type of sea cow.
Variants and Related Words
- Bò biển: A less common synonym for "lợn biển," also meaning "sea cow."
- Hải ngưu: A Sino-Vietnamese term for sea cow, used in more formal or scientific contexts.
Synonyms
- Manatee: The direct English equivalent.
- Sea cow: A common English name describing its herbivorous nature and aquatic habitat.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms in Vietnamese that directly feature the word "lợn biển". It is primarily a scientific and zoological term.