sẻ đồng
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of small bird: Specifically, "sẻ đồng" refers to a small, common bird species, often found in fields and rural areas. It is known for its brownish or streaked plumage and is typically a seed-eater.
- Common name for certain buntings or sparrows: In ornithology, the term is used as a common Vietnamese name for birds in families such as Emberizidae (buntings) or Passeridae (sparrows), particularly those associated with open, grassy landscapes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trên cánh đồng, một con sẻ đồng đang hót. (In the field, a sẻ đồng is singing.)
- Sẻ đồng thường làm tổ trong các bụi cây thấp. (The sẻ đồng often builds its nest in low bushes.)
Advanced Usage
- Zoological context: The term can be used in scientific or formal descriptions of fauna.
- Khu vực này là môi trường sống quan trọng cho chim sẻ đồng. (This area is an important habitat for the sẻ đồng bird.)
Variants and Related Words
Chim sẻ (n): A general term for sparrow.
- Chim sẻ thường sống gần khu dân cư. (Sparrows often live near residential areas.)
Sẻ (n): A shorter, more general term for small, sparrow-like birds.
- Một con sẻ đậu trên cành cây. (A small bird perched on a tree branch.)
Synonyms
- Bunting: A type of seed-eating bird with a sturdy bill, often found in open country.
- Field sparrow: A small bird inhabiting fields and grasslands.
Related Idioms
- Chim sẻ đồng không đầu đàn: Literally "a without a flock leader"; can imply someone who is independent or acts alone without guidance.
- Anh ấy làm việc như một chim sẻ đồng không đầu đàn. (He works like a lone sẻ đồng.)