ong quân
Definition
- Noun:
- Worker bee: A female bee whose primary functions within the hive are to collect pollen and nectar, build and maintain the hive, and feed the larvae and the queen. This is the most common and general meaning.
- Non-reproductive female bee: Specifically, a female bee that is not sexually developed to become a queen, distinguished by her role in the colony's labor force.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ong quân làm việc chăm chỉ cả ngày để kiếm mật. (Worker bees work hard all day to collect honey.)
- Tổ ong có một ong chúa và hàng nghìn con ong quân. (A beehive has one queen bee and thousands of worker bees.)
- Ong quân là lực lượng lao động chính của đàn ong. (Worker bees are the main labor force of the bee colony.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "ong quân" is sometimes noted in older texts or specific dialects. In modern standard Vietnamese, the more universally common term for "worker bee" is "ong thợ".
- Trong văn học, "ong quân" đôi khi được dùng thay cho "ong thợ". (In literature, "ong quân" is sometimes used instead of "ong thợ".)
Variants and Related Words
- Ong thợ (n): The standard modern term for "worker bee".
- Ong thợ bay xa để tìm hoa. (Worker bees fly far to find flowers.)
- Ong chúa (n): Queen bee.
- Ong chúa đẻ trứng. (The queen bee lays eggs.)
- Ong đực (n): Drone bee.
- Ong đực không có ngòi đốt. (Drone bees do not have stingers.)
Synonyms
- Worker bee: A bee that performs the labor of the colony.
- Non-queen bee: A female bee that is not the reproductive queen.
Notes on Usage
- "Ong quân" is considered a dialectal or somewhat archaic term. For clear and contemporary communication, especially for language learners, it is recommended to use the word "ong thợ".