động dục
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Definition
- Verb:
- To be in a state of sexual receptivity or arousal, typically referring to female mammals: "động dục" describes the physiological state when an animal is ready to mate. It is most commonly used for animals, not humans.
- To be in rut (for male animals, though less common): While often associated with females, "động dục" can sometimes be used for the mating season or state in males, especially in specific contexts like deer ("hươu đực động dục").
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Con mèo cái nhà tôi đang động dục. (My female cat is on heat.)
- Thời kỳ động dục của chó thường kéo dài vài tuần. (The heat period in dogs usually lasts a few weeks.)
- Những con nai đực trở nên hung dữ trong mùa động dục. (Male deer become aggressive during the rutting season.)
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Biological Context: Used in veterinary science, animal husbandry, and biology.
- Việc nhận biết dấu hiệu động dục rất quan trọng trong chăn nuôi. (Recognizing the signs of estrus is very important in animal husbandry.)
Variants and Related Words
- Động đực (verb): A more specific, colloquial term often used for male animals, particularly livestock like bulls, being in a state of sexual arousal or rut.
- Thời kỳ động dục / Chu kỳ động dục (noun phrase): Estrus cycle; heat cycle.
- Dấu hiệu động dục (noun phrase): Signs of being in heat.
Synonyms
- Lên giống (verb, informal): To be in heat (used commonly in everyday language, especially for pets and livestock).
- Đến thời kỳ sinh sản (verb phrase): To be in the breeding season.
Notes on Meaning and Usage
- Primary Application: The word is almost exclusively used for animals. Using it for humans is considered incorrect, vulgar, or highly technical (e.g., in rare clinical contexts).
- Formality: It is a standard, formal term in scientific and agricultural contexts. In casual conversation, "lên giống" is more frequent.
- Gender Association: Although it can apply to males, it is most instinctively associated with the female heat cycle. For clarity, "động đực" is often used for males.
- Be on heat, (mỹ) be in heat