ngóe
Definition
- Noun:
- Marsh frog: A type of frog, specifically the Fejervarya limnocharis species, commonly found in wet fields, marshes, and rice paddies in Vietnam and other parts of Asia. It is known for its small to medium size and is sometimes used as food.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong ruộng lúa có rất nhiều ngóe. (There are many marsh frogs in the rice field.)
- Anh ấy bắt ngóe để nấu canh. (He catches marsh frogs to make soup.)
Advanced Usage
- "Ngóe" in culinary context: Refers to the frog as an ingredient.
- Món cháo ngóe ở đây rất nổi tiếng. (The marsh frog congee here is very famous.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ếch (n): Frog. A more general term for frogs.
- Nhái (n): A term often used for smaller frogs or toads, sometimes used interchangeably with "ngóe" in certain regions.
Synonyms
- Fejervarya limnocharis: The scientific name for the marsh frog.
- Rice field frog: Another common English name for this species.
Related Phrases
- Bắt ngóe: To catch marsh frogs.
- Trẻ con thường đi bắt ngóe vào buổi tối. (Children often go to catch marsh frogs in the evening.)
Related Idioms
- Nhanh như ngóe: As fast as a marsh frog (implying someone is very quick or agile).
- Cậu bé chạy nhanh như ngóe. (The boy runs as fast as a marsh frog.)
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