sứa sen

sứa sen

Một con sứa sen bơi lững lờ trong làn nước biển trong xanh.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Aurelia (common jellyfish): A type of transparent, free-swimming marine animal of the class Scyphozoa, characterized by a bell-shaped body and trailing tentacles. The term "sứa sen" is a common name in Vietnamese, likely derived from the jellyfish's resemblance to a floating lotus flower ("sen").
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Trên bờ biển, tôi thấy một con sứa sen. (On the beach, I saw an aurelia jellyfish.)
    • Sứa sen thường có thân hình trong suốt. (Aurelia jellyfish often have transparent bodies.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term "sứa sen" is used specifically in biological and marine contexts to refer to jellyfish of the genus , which are common in many seas.
Variants and Related Words

  • Sứa (n): jellyfish (the general term).

    • Phải cẩn thận với những con sứa ở vùng nước này. (One must be careful with the jellyfish in these waters.)

  • Sứa lửa (n): fire jellyfish (a type with a more painful sting).

Synonyms
  • Moon jellyfish: A common English name for .
  • Common jellyfish: A general term for widespread jellyfish species like the aurelia.
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