Definition

Noun: * Bumblebee: A large, hairy, social bee of the genus Bombus, typically black and yellow, known for its loud, low-pitched buzzing sound. It is an important pollinator.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Con ong nghệ đang hút mật trên bông hoa. (The bumblebee is sucking nectar from the flower.)
  • Ong nghệ thường làm tổ dưới lòng đất. (Bumblebees often build nests underground.)
  • Tiếng vo ve của đàn ong nghệ nghe rất rõ. (The buzzing sound of the swarm of bumblebees is very clear.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "ong nghệ" is a specific zoological term. In everyday conversation, people might simply use the more general word "ong" (bee) to refer to it, but "ong nghệ" precisely identifies this larger, furrier type of bee.
• It is sometimes confused with "ong vò vẽ" (hornet/wasp), which is more aggressive and has a smoother, less hairy body.

Variants and Related Words

• Ong (noun): Bee. The general term for all bees.
• Ong mật (noun): Honeybee. A bee known for producing honey.
• Ong vò vẽ / Ong bắp cày (noun): Hornet/Wasp. A more aggressive, often larger stinging insect with a smoother body.

Synonyms

• Bumble-bee (English equivalent): The direct translation and synonym.
• Ong vàng (Vietnamese): A less common, descriptive synonym meaning "yellow bee," referring to its typical coloration.

noun

1. bumble-bee