mãng xà

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The Vietnamese word "mãng xà" means "python" in English. It refers to a large, non-venomous snake that is known for its ability to constrict its prey.

Usage Instructions:

• "Mãng xà" is a noun, so it can be used as the subject or object in a sentence.
• You can use it when discussing animals, wildlife, or when talking about snakes in general.

Example:

1. Simple Sentence: "Mãng xà sống ở rừng nhiệt đới." (Pythons live in tropical forests.)
2. Descriptive Sentence: "Mãng xà là loài rắn lớn và mạnh mẽ." (The python is a large and powerful snake.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, you might encounter "mãng xà" in discussions about wildlife conservation, biology, or cultural references in literature and folklore.

Word Variants:

There aren’t many direct variants of "mãng xà," but in Vietnamese, you might hear different kinds of snakes referred to using specific names, such as "rắn" (snake) or "hổ mang" (cobra).

Different Meanings:

While "mãng xà" primarily refers to the python, in some contexts, it can also refer to the idea of something being large or constricting, metaphorically. However, this usage is less common.

Synonyms:

• Rắn lớn: This means "large snake" and can refer to pythons or other big snakes but is more general.
• Mãng xà is more specific to pythons, so while "rắn lớn" can be a synonym in terms of size, it does not carry the same specific meaning.

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noun

1. python