thú y sĩ
Definition
- Noun:
- Veterinarian: A professional who is qualified and licensed to practice veterinary medicine, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and injuries in animals, particularly domestic animals and livestock.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chúng tôi đưa con chó bị ốm đến gặp thú y sĩ. (We took our sick dog to the veterinarian.)
- Thú y sĩ đang tiêm phòng cho đàn bò. (The veterinarian is vaccinating the herd of cows.)
- Cô ấy mơ ước trở thành một thú y sĩ. (She dreams of becoming a veterinarian.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thú y sĩ" specifically denotes a licensed medical professional for animals. It is a formal and standard term, distinct from more general or colloquial terms for animal healers.
Variants and Related Words
Bác sĩ thú y: This is a synonymous and equally common term for "veterinarian," often used interchangeably with "thú y sĩ."
- Bác sĩ thú y khám răng cho mèo. (The veterinarian examines the cat's teeth.)
Phòng khám thú y: veterinary clinic.
- Phòng khám thú y mới mở cửa vào cuối tuần. (The new veterinary clinic is open on weekends.)
Synonyms
- Veterinarian: A person qualified to treat diseased or injured animals.
- Vet: An informal, shortened form of veterinarian.
- Animal doctor: A general, descriptive term.
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms using "thú y sĩ," the profession is sometimes referenced in sayings about care and healing, such as the concept of "chữa bệnh cứu vật" (healing sickness and saving creatures), which aligns with a veterinarian's work.