bốn tay
Definition
- Noun:
- Quadrumane: An archaic zoological term for a primate having four hands (or four feet adapted for grasping), specifically referring to monkeys, apes, and other non-human primates. This term is based on the structure of their limbs.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Khỉ và vượn được xếp vào nhóm bốn tay. (Monkeys and apes are classified as quadrumane.)
- Thuật ngữ 'bốn tay' ít được sử dụng trong sinh học hiện đại. (The term 'quadrumane' is rarely used in modern biology.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily found in older, classical zoological texts or contexts discussing the history of biological classification. It is not commonly used in contemporary scientific language.
Variants and Related Words
- Linh trưởng (n): Primate. This is the modern, standard scientific term.
- Con người cũng thuộc bộ Linh trưởng. (Humans also belong to the order Primates.)
Synonyms
- Động vật bốn tay: Literally "four-handed animal," a descriptive synonym for the same concept.
Notes on Meaning
- The term 'bốn tay' is a direct compound of 'bốn' (four) and 'tay' (hand/arm). It is a specific, technical term and should not be confused with the literal phrase "bốn tay" meaning "four hands" in a general sense (e.g., – "it takes four hands to carry"). This entry defines only the specific zoological term.