kỳ đà

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The Vietnamese word "kỳ đà" refers to a type of large lizard known as a monitor lizard in English. These lizards are part of the Varanidae family. They are usually found in tropical regions, and they can be quite large, with some species growing to over 3 meters in length.

Usage Instructions:

• "Kỳ đà" is a noun and is used to refer to the animal itself.
• It can be used in both formal and informal conversations.

Example:

• Basic Sentence: "Kỳ đà thường sống ở các khu rừng nhiệt đới."
  • Translation: "Monitor lizards often live in tropical forests."

Advanced Usage:

• In a more advanced context, you might encounter "kỳ đà" in discussions about wildlife conservation, biodiversity, or in literature describing nature.
• Example: "Việc bảo tồn kỳ đà là rất quan trọng để duy trì hệ sinh thái."
  • Translation: "The conservation of monitor lizards is very important for maintaining the ecosystem."

Word Variants:

• There are different species of monitor lizards in Vietnam, such as "kỳ đà vòi" (the water monitor) or "kỳ đà đốm" (the spotted monitor).
• You may also see "kỳ đà" used in compound words, like "kỳ đà ăn thịt" meaning "carnivorous monitor lizard."

Different Meanings:

• While "kỳ đà" primarily refers to the monitor lizard, in some contexts, it can also mean someone who is overly curious or meddlesome, like someone who "sticks their nose into other people's business." However, this usage is less common.

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noun

1. varan; monitor