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cánh gián

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The Vietnamese word "cánh gián" translates to "cockroach's wing" in English. It is composed of two parts: "cánh," which means "wing," and "gián," which refers to "cockroach."

Basic Explanation:
  • Meaning: "Cánh gián" literally refers to the wing of a cockroach, but it is also used to describe a specific color. The term "màu cánh gián" translates to "cockroach color," which is a shade of red-brown, similar to the color of a cockroach's body.
Usage Instructions:
  • You can use "cánh gián" in conversations when talking about insects, colors, or describing something that resembles the dark brownish-red color of a cockroach.
  • When describing an object or something in nature that has this color, you can use the phrase "màu cánh gián."
Example:
  • "Chiếc xe này màu cánh gián." (This car is the color of cockroach wings.)
Advanced Usage:
  • In literature or poetry, "cánh gián" can evoke feelings of unease or disgust due to the common perceptions of cockroaches. Authors might use this term metaphorically to describe something unpleasant or undesirable.
Word Variants:
  • "Cánh" (wing) can be used in many other contexts, such as "cánh chim" (bird's wing) or "cánh hoa" (flower's petal).
  • "Gián" is often used in compound words related to cockroaches, like "gián sống" (live cockroach) or "gián chết" (dead cockroach).
Different Meanings:
  • While "cánh gián" primarily refers to the wing of a cockroach, it can also refer to the color associated with cockroaches. There are no significant alternative meanings for this term.
Synonyms:
  • A synonym for "cánh gián" when referring to color could be "màu nâu đỏ" (red-brown color), as it describes a similar shade without directly referencing cockroaches.
  1. Cockroach's wing
    • màu cánh gián
      red brown

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