rắn gió
Definition
- Noun:
- Banded krait (common name): A species of small, slender, and fast-moving venomous snake, scientifically known as Bungarus fasciatus.
- Wind snake (literal translation): A term describing a snake noted for its swift, darting movement, as if propelled by the wind.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Khi đi rừng, cần cẩn thận với rắn gió. (When going into the forest, one must be careful of the banded krait.)
- Rắn gió bò nhanh như gió thổi. (The wind snake moves as fast as the blowing wind.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "rắn gió" is often used in folk contexts and by local people to refer to this specific snake due to its characteristic speed, rather than being a formal zoological name.
Variants and Related Words
- Rắn cạp nia: Another Vietnamese name for the banded krait, referring to its distinctive black and yellow bands resembling the pattern on a traditional rice-winnowing basket ().
- Rắn hổ: A general term for cobras or elapids, which are also venomous snakes.
Synonyms
- Banded krait: The standard English common name.
- Bungarus fasciatus: The scientific name.
Related Idioms
- Nhanh như rắn gió: As fast as a wind snake. Used to describe someone or something moving with great speed.
- Cậu bé chạy nhanh như rắn gió. (The boy ran as fast as a wind snake.)