ngận hương
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of civet or musk-producing animal: "Ngận hương" refers to a specific kind of civet, likely one known for producing a musky scent. The term is often part of the compound name "chồn ngận hương" (musk civet).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mùi từ tuyến hương của con ngận hương rất đặc trưng. (The scent from the musk gland of the civet is very distinctive.)
- Ngận hương là một loài thú nhỏ. (The civet is a small mammal.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "ngận hương" is rarely used in isolation in modern Vietnamese. It is almost exclusively encountered within the compound term "chồn ngận hương", which specifies the animal as a type of civet known for its musk.
Variants and Related Words
- Chồn ngận hương (n): musk civet, civet cat.
- Chồn ngận hương sống trong rừng. (The musk civet lives in the forest.)
Synonyms
- Civet: A small, cat-like mammal known for producing a strong-smelling secretion.
- Musk animal: An animal that produces musk.
Notes on Usage
- Important: The provided reference definition indicates "ngận hương" should be seen as part of "chồn ngận hương". Therefore, it is highly recommended to use the full term "chồn ngận hương" for clarity. Using "ngận hương" alone may not be widely understood.