Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of bird (Hill myna, Gracula religiosa): "nhồng" refers to a specific species of bird, the Hill myna, known for its ability to mimic human speech. This is the primary meaning in modern Vietnamese.
   • The elongated upper stem of a plant (archaic/regional): In some older or regional contexts, "nhồng" can refer to the rapidly elongating upper stem of plants like Chinese cabbage or tobacco, especially during the flowering period. This usage is less common today.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Bird):

  • Con nhồng này biết nói rất rõ. (This hill myna can speak very clearly.)
  • Tiếng hót của chim nhồng rất đặc biệt. (The song of the hill myna is very distinctive.)

• Noun (Plant part - archaic):

  • Những cây cải đang lên nhồng. (The cabbage plants are bolting/sending up flower stalks.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "nhồng" is often used interchangeably with "yểng" to refer to the same bird species (the Hill myna). "Yểng" might be slightly more common in certain regions.
  • Chim yểng hay chim nhồng đều rất thông minh. (Both the hill myna and the hill myna are very intelligent.)

Variants and Related Words

• Yểng (noun): A synonym for "nhồng," referring to the Hill myna bird.
• Chim nhồng (noun phrase): The full phrase meaning "hill myna bird."

Synonyms

• Hill myna (English): The direct English translation for the bird.
• Gracula religiosa (Scientific name): The scientific name for the species.
• Mainate religieux (French): The French term as noted in the reference.

Notes on Different Meanings

• The primary and most widely understood meaning of "nhồng" in contemporary Vietnamese is the bird (Hill myna).
• The botanical meaning (plant stem) is considered archaic, dialectal, or specialized. It is important to rely on context to determine which meaning is intended. In most modern contexts, "nhồng" will refer to the bird.

noun

1. (chim) rackle