rắn hổ lửa
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Definition
- 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.