riu

Người đánh cá dùng chiếc riu để bắt tôm nhỏ.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small shrimp net: A specific type of small, handheld net, often with a fine mesh and a frame, traditionally used for catching tiny shrimp or other small aquatic creatures in shallow water.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ngư dân dùng riu để bắt tôm con. (The fisherman uses a riu to catch baby shrimp.)
  • Chiếc riu cũ vẫn còn trong kho. (The old shrimp net is still in the shed.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "riu" is highly specific to traditional fishing gear and is not commonly used in modern, general contexts. It primarily appears in descriptions of traditional livelihoods or historical fishing methods.

Variants and Related Words

• Lưới (n): A general term for any net (e.g., fishing net, soccer net). A is a specific type of .
• Vợt (n): A broader term for a scoop net or dip net, which can be used for butterflies, fish, or in sports. A is a specialized form of for shrimp.

Synonyms

• Shrimp net: A small net for catching shrimp.
• Dip net: A hand net for scooping fish from the water.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms directly featuring the word "riu" due to its specific and technical nature.