ri đá
Definition
- Noun:
- Stone bunting: A small, sparrow-like bird with a short beak, a slender body, and dark brown plumage. Its scientific name is Emberiza buchanani.
- Rock bunting: A common name for this bird, referring to its typical habitat in rocky, arid areas.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trên sườn núi, tôi thấy một con ri đá đang hót. (On the hillside, I saw a stone bunting singing.)
- Ri đá thường làm tổ giữa các kẽ đá. (The rock bunting often nests in crevices between rocks.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "ri đá" is primarily used in ornithology and by birdwatchers. It is a specific species name and is not typically used in metaphorical or idiomatic expressions.
Variants and Related Words
- Ri sừng: An alternative Vietnamese name for the same bird species.
- Chim sẻ: (sparrow) A more general term for small passerine birds, which is the broader family "ri đá" belongs to.
Synonyms
- Stone bunting: The direct English translation and common name.
- Rock bunting: Another accepted English name for the species.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs in Vietnamese that specifically feature the term "ri đá", as it is a precise zoological term.