ca
/kaː/noun★Beginner
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.
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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
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