vích

Một con vích bò trên bãi cát để đẻ trứng.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Leatherback sea turtle: A very large species of sea turtle (scientific name: Dermochelys coriacea), characterized by a leathery shell instead of a hard bony one. It is the largest of all living turtles.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Rùa vích là loài rùa biển lớn nhất. (The leatherback turtle is the largest species of sea turtle.)
  • Người ta cần bảo vệ loài vích đang có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng. (People need to protect the leatherback turtle, which is endangered.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "vích" is a specific zoological term. In formal and scientific contexts, the full name "rùa vích" (leatherback turtle) or the scientific name is often used.

Variants and Related Words

• Rùa vích (n): The more common full term, meaning "leatherback turtle".
• Đồi mồi (n): Hawksbill turtle (a different, smaller species of sea turtle with a hard shell).

Synonyms

• Leatherback turtle: The common English name.
• Leatherback: A shortened form.
• Dermochelys coriacea: The scientific name.

Note on Usage

• "Vích" is not a commonly used word in everyday Vietnamese conversation. It is primarily found in scientific, environmental, or zoological contexts. The general word for "turtle" is "rùa".