cá mập

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The Vietnamese word "cá mập" translates to "shark" in English. It primarily refers to the large, predatory fish that live in oceans. However, it can also have other meanings in different contexts.

Basic Usage:

• Meaning: In its most common usage, "cá mập" refers to the animal known as a shark.
• Example Sentence: "Cá mập là loài cá săn mồi rất mạnh mẽ." (Sharks are very powerful predatory fish.)

Advanced Usage:

• Figurative Meaning: "Cá mập" can also refer to a person who is very aggressive in business, similar to the English term "tycoon." This usage portrays someone who is dominant, shrewd, or ruthless in their dealings.
• Example Sentence: "Trong giới kinh doanh, anh ta được coi là một cá mập." (In the business world, he is considered a shark.)

Word Variants:

• Cá mập đầu búa: This refers specifically to the "hammerhead shark," a type of shark known for its unique head shape.
• Cá mập trắng: This means "great white shark," another well-known species of shark.

Different Meanings:

1. Shark (animal): The literal meaning referring to the fish.
2. Business Tycoon: A metaphorical meaning referring to a powerful businessperson.

Synonyms:

• Cá sấu: While this means "crocodile," it can sometimes be used in a similar figurative sense to refer to someone who is dangerous or predatory in a business context, but it’s not a direct synonym.

Usage Tips:

• When using "cá mập" in a conversation, be aware of the context. If you are talking about marine life, it is clear that you are referring to the fish. However, if you are discussing business or finance, it likely means someone who is very aggressive or successful in that field.

Academic

noun

1. Shark
   • Cá mập đầu búa
     Tycoon
   • tư bản cá mập
     US tycoons