The Vietnamese word "thỏ" is a noun that primarily means "rabbit" or "hare." It refers to a small, furry animal known for its long ears and strong hind legs, which is often associated with being cute and playful. In Vietnamese culture, "thỏ" can also symbolize cleverness and agility.
Usage Instructions:
When you want to talk about the animal rabbit, you simply use "thỏ."
It can be used in both casual and formal contexts.
Examples:
Simple sentence: "Con thỏ đang nhảy." (The rabbit is jumping.)
Descriptive sentence: "Thỏ có lông mềm và dài." (Rabbits have soft and long fur.)
Advanced Usage:
In literature or idiomatic expressions, "thỏ" can be used metaphorically to refer to someone who is timid or scared. For instance: - "Cô ấy như một con thỏ khi gặp người lạ." (She is like a rabbit when meeting strangers.)
Word Variants:
Thỏ con: refers to a baby rabbit (kit).
Thỏ rừng: means "wild rabbit," which can refer to hares in a natural habitat.
Thỏ trắng: specifically refers to a white rabbit.
Different Meanings:
While "thỏ" primarily means rabbit, in some contexts, it can also refer to "the moon." This usage is less common and often appears in poetry or folklore, where the moon is sometimes described as having a rabbit shape or associated with the legend of the "moon rabbit."
Synonyms:
Hươu cao cổ: while this means "giraffe," it's sometimes used in poetry or songs to describe creatures in a whimsical way.
Chồn: although it technically means "ferret," in some contexts, it can refer to small, furry animals, including rabbits, especially in folk tales.