cá vàng

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The Vietnamese word "cá vàng" means "goldfish" in English. It refers to a small, colorful fish that is often kept in aquariums or ponds as a pet. Goldfish are known for their bright orange or golden color and are popular among people who enjoy having fish as pets.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "cá vàng" when you are talking about the fish itself or when discussing pet fish in general.
• You can also use it in sentences when you are describing your aquarium or your interest in fishkeeping.

Examples:

1. Basic Usage: "Tôi có một con cá vàng trong bể cá của tôi." (I have a goldfish in my aquarium.)
2. Question: "Bạn có thích nuôi cá vàng không?" (Do you like keeping goldfish?)

Advanced Usage:

• "Cá vàng" can also be used metaphorically in Vietnamese to refer to something that is precious or cherished, similar to how one might describe something valuable in English.
• For example: "Đối với tôi, gia đình là cá vàng." (For me, family is like goldfish - precious.)

Word Variants:

• "Cá" means "fish."
• "Vàng" means "gold" or "yellow."
• Together, "cá vàng" specifically refers to the goldfish, but you can combine "cá" with other colors to describe different types of fish (e.g., "cá xanh" for "blue fish").

Different Meanings:

While "cá vàng" primarily refers to goldfish, the individual words can have different meanings: - "Cá" (fish) can refer to any type of fish, not just goldfish. - "Vàng" (gold) can refer to the color gold or the metal itself.

Synonyms:

• "Cá cảnh" can refer to ornamental fish in general, which includes goldfish among other types.
• "Cá chép" is another type of fish (carp) that is often confused with goldfish but is different in appearance and behavior.

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1. Gold-fish