Definition

1. Noun:
   • Krait: "rắn hổ lửa" is the Vietnamese common name for a highly venomous snake of the genus Bungarus, specifically referring to the banded krait (Bungarus fasciatus). It is characterized by alternating black and yellow or white bands.
   • Banded krait: This is the direct English translation for the species Bungarus fasciatus, known for its distinctive, vivid banding pattern.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Rắn hổ lửa là một trong những loài rắn độc nhất ở Việt Nam. (The krait is one of the most venomous snakes in Vietnam.)
  • Chúng tôi nhìn thấy một con rắn hổ lửa trong rừng. (We saw a banded krait in the forest.)
  • Nọc độc của rắn hổ lửa rất nguy hiểm. (The venom of the krait is very dangerous.)

Advanced Usage

• "rắn hổ lửa đốm": This could refer to a spotted or specific regional variant, but the primary reference remains the banded krait.
• The term is used in biological, zoological, and medical contexts (e.g., discussions on venom, antivenom, or wildlife).

Variants and Related Words

• Hổ lửa: A shortened, less formal variant of "rắn hổ lửa".
• Rắn hổ: A broader term that can refer to other "cobra" or elapid snakes, but context is needed as it is not specific to the krait.
• Bungarus fasciatus: The scientific Latin name for the banded krait.

Synonyms

• Banded krait: The precise English common name.
• Krait: The general English term for snakes of the genus .

Related Phrases / Compound Terms

• Nọc rắn hổ lửa: Krait venom.
• Huyết thanh kháng nọc rắn hổ lửa: Krait antivenom.

Related Idioms

• There are no widely recognized idioms in Vietnamese that specifically and exclusively feature "rắn hổ lửa". Snakes in general appear in idioms (e.g., - like a headless snake, meaning disorganized), but these do not use this specific term.

noun

1. krait