trai ngọc
Definition
- Noun:
- Pearl oyster: A type of saltwater mollusk (bivalve) belonging to the family Pteriidae, which is capable of producing pearls. It is the primary source of natural pearls.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ngư dân đang lặn tìm trai ngọc. (Fishermen are diving for pearl oysters.)
- Viên ngọc này được lấy từ một con trai ngọc ở vùng biển Nhật Bản. (This pearl was harvested from a pearl oyster in Japanese waters.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "trai ngọc" is used in biology and commerce to specifically refer to oysters cultivated or harvested for pearls, distinguishing them from other edible oyster species.
Variants and Related Words
- Trai (n): A general term for freshwater mussels or clams.
- Ngọc trai (n): The pearl itself, the gem produced by the trai ngọc.
Synonyms
- Pearl oyster
- Pearl-bearing mollusk
Related Terms
- Nuôi cấy ngọc trai: Pearl farming.
- Trang trại này chuyên nuôi cấy ngọc trai. (This farm specializes in pearl farming.)
- Ngọc tự nhiên: Natural pearl.