ong bò vẽ
Definition
- Noun:
- Hornet: A large, stinging wasp, typically with a black and yellow striped body, known for its aggressive behavior and painful sting. "Ong bò vẽ" is a common name for hornets in the Vietnamese language.
- Figurative, aggressive person: Used colloquially to describe a person who is easily angered, fierce, or causes trouble.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tổ ong bò vẽ trên cành cây rất nguy hiểm. (The hornet's nest on the tree branch is very dangerous.)
- Đừng chọc anh ta, anh ta là một tay ong bò vẽ. (Don't provoke him; he is a real hothead.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in folk sayings and proverbs to convey warnings about provoking dangerous situations or people.
Variants and Related Words
- Ong vò vẽ (n): Another common name for hornet, often used interchangeably with "ong bò vẽ".
Synonyms
- Hornet: A large wasp.
- Wasp: A stinging insect, though generally smaller than a hornet.
- Hothead (figurative): A person who is easily angered.
Related Idioms and Proverbs
- Dữ như ong bò vẽ: As fierce as a hornet. Used to describe someone with a very fierce and aggressive temperament.
- Bà chủ đó dữ như ong bò vẽ. (That landlady is as fierce as a hornet.)