tác
Definition
- Verb:
- To bellow, to roar (specifically of a deer): The primary meaning of "tác" is the sound made by a male deer, especially during the rutting season. It refers to a specific loud, deep call.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Con hươu đực đang tác trong rừng. (The stag is bellowing in the forest.)
- Tiếng tác của hươu vang lên báo hiệu mùa giao phối. (The bellow of the deer echoes, signaling the mating season.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "tác" is highly specific to zoology and hunting contexts. It is not used for general animal sounds.
Variants and Related Words
- Kêu (v): to call, to cry (a general verb for animal sounds).
- Con chim đang kêu. (The bird is singing/calling.)
Synonyms
- Bellow: to emit a deep loud roar, typically of a stag or bull.
- Roar: to make a long, loud, deep sound (though more general than "tác").
Notes on Usage
- "Tác" is a rare and specialized verb in modern Vietnamese. Its usage is almost exclusively limited to describing the vocalization of deer. It is not used for other animals or in figurative language.