cá nước ngọt
/kaː nuək ŋot/noun★Beginner
formal
Freshwater fish
Cá nước ngọt thường sống trong sông, hồ và đầm lầy.
Freshwater fish usually live in rivers, lakes, and swamps.
💡
This term refers to fish species that inhabit freshwater environments.
Collocations
cá nước ngọtfreshwater fishcá nước ngọt phổ biếncommon freshwater fish
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Related Phrases
cá nước ngọt phổ biếnphrase
common freshwater fish
💡Pro Tip
Scientific Context
In scientific contexts, 'cá nước ngọt' may refer to specific species or families of freshwater fish.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Confusion
Do not confuse 'cá nước ngọt' with 'cá biển' (saltwater fish), as they have different habitats and adaptations.
📖Word Origin
The term combines 'cá' (fish), 'nước' (water), and 'ngọt' (sweet/fresh), literally meaning 'sweet water fish' to distinguish from saltwater fish.
📝Usage Notes
The term is commonly used in biology and aquaculture to describe fish species adapted to freshwater habitats.
Word Breakdown
cá
fish
rootnước
water
rootngọt
sweet/fresh
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