rươi
Definition
- Noun (Zoology):
- A type of segmented marine worm (polychaete) belonging to the family Nereididae, characterized by many bristles (parapodia). It is a seasonal creature found in brackish water regions.
- Specifically refers to a prized edible species in Vietnam, often harvested in autumn, known for its soft body and used in distinctive dishes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Rươi là một đặc sản của miền Bắc Việt Nam. (Rươi is a specialty of Northern Vietnam.)
- Mùa thu là mùa sinh sản của rươi. (Autumn is the breeding season for clam worms.)
- Chả rươi là một món ăn rất nổi tiếng. (Fried clam worm patty is a very famous dish.)
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically in some older literary contexts to describe something swarming or teeming, based on the worm's appearance in large numbers during its season.
- Vùng ấy trộm cướp như rươi. (That region is teeming with thieves and robbers. - Literally: "...like clam worms.")
Variants and Related Words
- Giun nhiều tơ (n): Polychaete worm. This is the general biological term.
- Rươi biển (n): A general term for marine nereid worms.
Synonyms
- Clam worm
- Sand worm
- Nereid (scientific/common name)
- Polychaete worm (broader category)
Related Cultural Context
- Chả rươi (n): A traditional Vietnamese dish made from minced , eggs, and herbs, pan-fried into a patty.
- Mắm rươi (n): A fermented paste made from .
- Mùa rươi (n): The season, typically in late autumn (months 9 and 10 of the lunar calendar), when they emerge to spawn and are harvested.
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(động vật) Clam worm, sand-worm, nereid
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