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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.
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.
When referring to birds in general, 'chim' is more commonly used. 'Ca' is more specific to crows or ravens.
Derived from Sino-Vietnamese, originally meaning 'bird' in general, but now often specifically referring to crows or ravens.
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.