Definition

1. Noun:
   • Vampire: A mythical creature, often depicted as an undead being, that subsists by feeding on the life essence (typically blood) of living creatures. In folklore and popular culture, vampires are frequently described as having fangs, an aversion to sunlight, and various supernatural abilities.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Truyền thuyết về ma cà rồng có nguồn gốc từ Đông Âu. (Legends about vampires originate from Eastern Europe.)
  • Bộ phim đó có một ma cà rồng rất đáng sợ. (That movie has a very frightening vampire.)
  • Trong câu chuyện, ma cà rồng chỉ có thể bị tiêu diệt bằng cọc gỗ đóng vào tim. (In the story, a vampire can only be killed by a wooden stake through the heart.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "ma cà rồng" can be used metaphorically to describe a person or entity that preys on or drains the resources, energy, or vitality of others.
  • Ông chủ đó là một ma cà rồng, ông ta hút cạn lợi nhuận của công ty. (That boss is a vampire; he drains the company's profits.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hồn ma (n): ghost, spirit. (A different type of supernatural entity.)
• Xác sống (n): zombie. (An undead creature distinct from a vampire.)
• Quỷ hút máu (n): blood-sucking demon. (A more general term for a blood-feeding monster.)

Synonyms

• Vampire: The direct English equivalent.
• Undead: A broader category of creatures that includes vampires.
• Bloodsucker: A literal descriptor, also used as a slang term.

Related Idioms and Cultural References

• While not a common idiom, the concept is central to many cultural phrases. The fear of a "ma cà rồng" is often associated with being drained of life force.
  • Làm việc cho hắn ta giống như bị ma cà rồng hút máu vậy. (Working for him is like being drained by a vampire.)

noun

1. vampire