The Vietnamese word "gà mái" means "hen" in English. It specifically refers to a female chicken, which is often kept for laying eggs.
Usage Instructions:
"Gà mái" is a noun and is used in sentences to talk about hens, especially in the context of farming, cooking, or discussing animals.
Example:
Advanced Usage:
In a more advanced context, "gà mái" can be used in discussions about poultry farming, animal husbandry, or even in culinary contexts when referring to dishes made with hen or chicken eggs.
Word Variants:
"Gà" (chicken) is a broader term that refers to both male and female chickens.
"Gà trống" refers specifically to a male chicken (rooster).
"Gà con" refers to a chick, which is a young chicken.
Different Meanings:
While "gà mái" primarily means "hen," it may sometimes be used metaphorically in idiomatic expressions or cultural references about nurturing or motherhood.
Synonyms:
There are no direct synonyms in Vietnamese that mean exactly the same as "gà mái," but in some contexts, you might hear "gà cái," which also means female chicken, although it is less commonly used.