minh quản
Definition
- Noun (Zoology):
- Syrinx: The vocal organ of birds, located at the base of the trachea (windpipe). It is the structure that enables birds to produce their songs and calls.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chim hót hay là nhờ cấu tạo đặc biệt của minh quản. (Birds sing beautifully thanks to the special structure of the syrinx.)
- Các nhà khoa học nghiên cứu minh quản để hiểu về sự tiến hóa tiếng hót của chim. (Scientists study the syrinx to understand the evolution of birdsong.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is highly specialized and used almost exclusively in biological, zoological, and ornithological contexts. It is not used in everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Hộp thoại (n): A less common, descriptive term for the syrinx, meaning "voice box."
- Thanh quản (n): Larynx. This is the vocal organ in mammals (including humans), located at the top of the trachea. It is a related but anatomically different structure from the avian syrinx.
Synonyms
- Syrinx: The direct and precise English equivalent.
- Avian vocal organ: A descriptive synonym used in scientific English.
Related Terms
- Tiếng hót (n): Birdsong, the sound produced by the syrinx.
- Khí quản (n): Trachea, the windpipe to which the syrinx is connected.