Definition

1. Noun:
   • Proboscis monkey: "khỉ mũi" is the Vietnamese common name for a specific species of Old World monkey, scientifically known as Nasalis larvatus, characterized by its large, pendulous nose, especially prominent in adult males.
   • Nasalis larvatus: The scientific name for the proboscis monkey.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Khỉ mũi là loài đặc hữu của đảo Borneo. (The proboscis monkey is endemic to the island of Borneo.)
  • Chiếc mũi to của con khỉ mũi đực giúp khuếch đại tiếng gọi của chúng. (The large nose of the male proboscis monkey helps amplify its calls.)

Advanced Usage

• "Khỉ mũi" is used almost exclusively as a zoological term. In scientific or conservation contexts, the full species name or the English term "proboscis monkey" is used.
  • Việc bảo tồn loài khỉ mũi đang là ưu tiên. (The conservation of the proboscis monkey is a priority.)

Variants and Related Words

• Khỉ mũi dài: A more descriptive variant meaning "long-nosed monkey," which is sometimes used interchangeably with "khỉ mũi."
• Khỉ vòi: A less common synonym, literally meaning "trunk monkey," also referring to the proboscis monkey.

Synonyms

• Nasalis larvatus: The scientific Latin name.
• Proboscis monkey: The standard English common name.
• Long-nosed monkey: A descriptive English synonym.

Related Phrases / Compound Words

• Khỉ mũi is a compound noun itself, formed from "khỉ" (monkey) and "mũi" (nose). It does not typically form other phrasal verbs or idioms in common Vietnamese usage.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms in Vietnamese that specifically feature the term "khỉ mũi." The word is used literally to refer to the animal.