ca

/kaː/
nounBeginner
informal

A type of bird, often referring to the crow or raven family.

Tôi thấy một con ca đen bay qua.

I saw a black crow flying by.

literary

A poetic or literary term for a bird, often used in Vietnamese poetry and literature.

Ca bay trong trời xanh.

The bird flies in the blue sky.

💡

This usage is more common in classical or poetic Vietnamese.

Collocations

ca đenblack crowca trắngwhite bird

Synonyms

Related Phrases

ca caphrase
a type of fish (literally 'fish fish')

💡Pro Tip

Usage Tip

When referring to birds in general, 'chim' is more commonly used. 'Ca' is more specific to crows or ravens.

📖Word Origin

Derived from Sino-Vietnamese, originally meaning 'bird' in general, but now often specifically referring to crows or ravens.

📝Usage Notes

In modern Vietnamese, 'ca' is less commonly used for general birds; 'chim' is more common. 'Ca' is more likely to refer to crows or ravens.

Word Breakdown

ca
bird, crow, or raven
root
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