loai
The term "loai" can refer to several distinct concepts depending on the context. In some Southeast Asian languages, particularly Vietnamese, "loài" (pronounced similarly to loai) translates to "species" or "kind." This usage is common in biological classification and general descriptions of different types of animals, plants, or even groups of people. For example, one might discuss different "loài" of birds or "loài" of fish.
Beyond its linguistic meaning, "loai" might also appear as a proper noun, such as a surname or