tôm càng

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of large freshwater prawn or crayfish: "Tôm càng" refers to a crustacean characterized by its significant size and prominent, large claws (chelae). It is commonly found in freshwater environments like rivers and lakes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Món tôm càng hấp bia rất ngon. (Steamed crayfish with beer is very delicious.)
  • Bọn trẻ bắt được vài con tôm càng dưới suối. (The children caught a few crayfish in the stream.)
  • Tôm càng xanh là một đặc sản của vùng này. (Blue crayfish are a specialty of this region.)

Advanced Usage

• "tôm càng xanh": specifically refers to the species , also known as the giant freshwater prawn or giant river prawn.
  • Trang trại của họ chuyên nuôi tôm càng xanh để xuất khẩu. (Their farm specializes in raising giant river prawns for export.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tôm (n): a general term for shrimp or prawn.

  • Tôm sú thường dùng để nướng. (Tiger prawns are often used for grilling.)

• Cua (n): crab.

  • Cua biển có thịt rất chắc và ngọt. (Sea crab has very firm and sweet meat.)

Synonyms

• Crayfish: a freshwater crustacean resembling a small lobster.
• Freshwater prawn: a general term for large prawns living in freshwater.
• Crawfish: another common term for crayfish.

Related Idioms

• Khỏe như tôm càng: (as strong as a crayfish) an idiom describing someone who is very strong and healthy.
  • Ông cụ đã già nhưng vẫn khỏe như tôm càng. (The old man is aged but still as strong as an ox [literally: a crayfish].)