thia thia

Hai con cá thia thia bơi lội giữa những cây thủy sinh.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Betta fish / Siamese fighting fish: A small, brightly colored freshwater fish, known for its long, flowing fins and aggressive territorial behavior, especially among males. It is a popular aquarium fish.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy nuôi một con thia thia xanh rất đẹp. (He keeps a very beautiful blue betta fish.)
  • Hai con thia thia đực không thể sống chung một bể. (Two male betta fish cannot live in the same tank.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "cá thia thia" is the full, more formal name, with "cá" meaning "fish." In everyday conversation, "thia thia" alone is commonly understood.
  • Cửa hàng bán nhiều loại cá thia thia. (The store sells many types of betta fish.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cá chọi (n): Literally "fighting fish," another common Vietnamese name for the betta fish, emphasizing its combative nature.
  • Những người chơi cá chọi thường tổ chức thi đấu. (Betta fish enthusiasts often organize fighting matches.)

Synonyms

• Betta fish: The common English name.
• Siamese fighting fish: The formal English name denoting its origin and behavior.

Related Idioms

• Cứng như thia thia: (As tough/stubborn as a betta fish). An idiom describing someone who is very stubborn, unyielding, or fiercely combative, similar to the fish's nature.
  • Ông ấy cứng như thia thia, chẳng chịu nghe ai. (He is as stubborn as a betta fish and won't listen to anyone.)