sáo mỏ vàng
Definition
- Noun:
- Golden-crested myna: A species of starling native to Southeast Asia, characterized by its distinctive yellow beak and often a bright yellow patch around its eye and on its crest.
- Yellow-billed starling: A common name referring to birds of the genus Mino or Ampeliceps, noted for their yellow or orange beaks and legs.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong vườn chim có một con sáo mỏ vàng. (There is a golden-crested myna in the aviary.)
- Sáo mỏ vàng thường làm tổ trên các cây cao. (The yellow-billed starling often nests in tall trees.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "sáo mỏ vàng" is used specifically in ornithology and bird-watching contexts to identify this particular species. It is sometimes referenced in literature or poetry to symbolize beauty or a distinctive voice.
Variants and Related Words
- Sáo (n): myna, starling; a general term for birds in the Sturnidae family.
- Sáo sậu là một loài sáo phổ biến ở Việt Nam. (The black-collared starling is a common type of myna in Vietnam.)
Synonyms
- Golden myna
- Yellow-billed myna
- Ampeliceps coronatus (scientific name for one species)
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using "sáo mỏ vàng". Birds like the myna (sáo) in general may appear in idioms about speech or imitation, e.g., "nói như sáo" (to talk like a myna, meaning to be very talkative or to parrot words).