bèo Tây

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The Vietnamese word "bèo Tây" refers to a type of floating water plant known scientifically as Lemna minor, which is similar to the Japanese duckweed (bèo Nhật Bản). It is commonly found on the surface of ponds and slow-moving water bodies.

Explanation:

• Definition: "Bèo Tây" is a type of small, green aquatic plant that floats on water, often seen in clusters. It can cover the surface of ponds or lakes and is known for its rapid growth.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "bèo Tây" to describe this particular water plant in conversations about nature, gardening, or ecosystems. For example, when discussing water plants in a local pond, you might say, "Trong ao có nhiều bèo Tây."

Example:

• Sentence: "Bèo Tây thường mọc nhiều ở ao hồ vào mùa hè."
  • (Translation: "Duckweed often grows abundantly in ponds during the summer.")

Advanced Usage:

• In a more advanced context, "bèo Tây" can be used in discussions about environmental science, as it plays a role in aquatic ecosystems. You might hear phrases like "bèo Tây giúp cải thiện chất lượng nước" (duckweed helps improve water quality).

Word Variants:

• "Bèo" is a more general term that can refer to various types of water plants, while "bèo Tây" specifically refers to the Western duckweed.
• Another variant is "bèo Nhật Bản," which refers to Japanese duckweed, a similar but different species.

Different Meaning:

• While "bèo Tây" primarily refers to the aquatic plant, in some contexts, "bèo" can also imply something that is worthless or trivial, but this usage is less common.

Synonyms:

• "Bèo" can be seen as a synonym in a broader sense, as it covers various types of aquatic plants.
• Other local names for similar plants may exist, but "bèo Tây" specifically denotes this species.

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1. như bèo Nhật Bản