ó cá
Definition
- Noun:
- Osprey: A large fish-eating bird of prey with a white head and underparts, dark brown upperparts, and long, narrow wings. Its scientific name is Pandion haliaetus.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chúng tôi nhìn thấy một con ó cá đang bay lượn trên mặt hồ. (We saw an osprey soaring over the lake.)
- Ó cá là loài chim săn mồi chuyên bắt cá. (The osprey is a bird of prey that specializes in catching fish.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "ó cá" is a compound noun in Vietnamese, literally combining "ó" (a general term for some birds of prey like hawks or kites) and "cá" (fish), directly describing the bird's primary diet and behavior.
Variants and Related Words
- Chim ó cá: A fuller, more descriptive term for the bird, meaning "osprey bird."
- Chim ó cá làm tổ trên ngọn cây cao. (The osprey builds its nest on top of tall trees.)
Synonyms
- Osprey: The direct and most accurate English translation.
- Fish hawk: A common English name for the same bird.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms in Vietnamese that specifically feature the term "ó cá." It is primarily a zoological term.