bán hầu
Definition
- Noun:
- Prosimian: A biological term for a suborder of primates that are considered more primitive than monkeys and apes. This group includes animals such as lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vượn cáo là một loài bán hầu. (The lemur is a type of prosimian.)
- Các nhà khoa học nghiên cứu về sự tiến hóa của bán hầu. (Scientists study the evolution of prosimians.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in academic, zoological, or biological contexts. It is not common in everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Linh trưởng bán hầu: A fuller, more descriptive term for prosimian primates.
- Nhóm linh trưởng bán hầu có nhiều đặc điểm nguyên thủy. (The prosimian primate group has many primitive features.)
Synonyms
- Prosimian: The direct English equivalent.
- Pre-monkey primate: A descriptive, non-technical synonym.
Notes on Usage
- "Bán hầu" is a specialized scientific term. In general contexts, people typically use the specific names of animals (e.g., "lemur," "vượn cáo") rather than this categorical term.