Definition

1. Noun:
   • Rhinoceros: A large, herbivorous mammal characterized by one or two horns on its snout and thick, protective skin. This is a regional (dialectal) term used in some areas of Vietnam.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Người dân làng báo có một con tây ngưu xuất hiện gần rừng. (Villagers reported a rhinoceros appearing near the forest.)
  • Tây ngưu là một loài động vật có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng. (The rhinoceros is an endangered species.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is considered dialectal and is not the standard, most common word for rhinoceros in modern Vietnamese. Its usage is primarily regional.

Variants and Related Words

• Tê giác (n): The standard and more widely used Vietnamese word for rhinoceros.
  • Vườn quốc gia là nơi bảo tồn cho nhiều cá thể tê giác. (The national park is a conservation site for many rhinoceros individuals.)

Synonyms

• Rhinoceros: A large, thick-skinned mammal with one or two horns on its nose.
• Rhino: A common short form for rhinoceros.

Notes on Usage

• The word "tây ngưu" is of local origin and may not be understood by all Vietnamese speakers. The recommended term for clear communication is "tê giác".