đà điểu

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The Vietnamese word "đà điểu" is a noun that means "ostrich" in English. It refers to a large flightless bird native to Africa, known for its long neck and legs, as well as its ability to run very fast.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "đà điểu" when talking about animals, especially in discussions about wildlife, zoos, or nature reserves.
• It is a common word in Vietnamese and can be used in both casual and formal conversations.

Example:

• "Chúng ta có thể thấy đà điểu trong sở thú." (We can see ostriches in the zoo.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a more advanced context, "đà điểu" can be used metaphorically to describe someone who is ignoring a problem or avoiding reality, similar to the English expression "to bury one's head in the sand." For example:
  • "Anh ta như con đà điểu, không chịu đối mặt với sự thật." (He is like an ostrich, refusing to face the truth.)

Word Variants:

• There are related terms that refer to similar birds, such as:
  • "chim đà điểu" - literally translates to "ostrich bird."
  • "cassowary" - in Vietnamese, this bird is called "chim đà điểu Casuarius," which refers to a different type of large flightless bird found in New Guinea and surrounding islands.

Different Meanings:

• While "đà điểu" primarily refers to the ostrich, in some contexts, it might refer to similar large birds or can be part of idiomatic expressions in Vietnamese.

Synonyms:

• In a general sense, "đà điểu" can be synonymous with "chim lớn không bay" (large non-flying bird), although this is more descriptive than a direct synonym.

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noun

1. ostrich
   • Chim Đà Điểu (Ostrivhes)
     cassowary