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The Vietnamese word "cá" primarily means "fish." It is a noun and is commonly used in everyday language. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand the word better:

Basic Meaning:

• Cá (fish): Refers to any aquatic animal that has gills and fins, typically found in water.

Usage Instructions:

• "Cá" can be used in many contexts, particularly when discussing food, fishing, or marine animals.
• You can use it with different adjectives to describe the type of fish (e.g., "cá nước ngọt" means "freshwater fish").

Examples:

1. Cá nước ngọt: Freshwater fish (e.g., fish that live in rivers and lakes).
2. Câu cá: To fish (the activity of catching fish).
3. Cá trong ao: Fish in the pond.

Advanced Usage:

• "Cá" can also be used in idiomatic expressions or compound words. For example:
  • Cá tính: Personality (literally "fish character").
  • Cá mập: Shark (literally "big fish").

Word Variants:

• "Cá" can combine with other words to describe specific types of fish or related concepts:
  • Cá tuế: Minnow (a small fish).
  • Cá betta: A type of freshwater fish known for its vibrant colors.

Different Meanings:

• In addition to referring to fish, "cá" can also denote other aquatic animals:
  • Cá sấu: Crocodile (literally "fish lizard").
  • Cá voi: Whale (literally "fish pig").

Synonyms:

• While "cá" specifically means fish, you might come across other terms when discussing seafood or related topics:
  • Thủy sản: Seafood (broader term that includes all kinds of aquatic animals used as food).

Academic

noun

1. Click, pawl
2. Steel tip, toe plate
3. Fish
   • cá nước ngọt
     fresh water fish
   • câu cá
     to fish
   • ao sâu tốt cá
     in the deepest water is the best fishing
   • Cá Tuế
     Minnow
   • Cá Betta
4. (particle denoting fish-like animals living in water)
   • cá sấu
     a crocodile
   • cá voi
     a whale