Definition

1. Noun:
   • Spider monkey: A type of New World monkey (genus Ateles) characterized by long, slender limbs and a prehensile tail, giving it a spider-like appearance. It is native to tropical forests of Central and South America.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Khỉ nhện thường sống trên ngọn cây. (Spider monkeys usually live in the treetops.)
  • Đuôi của khỉ nhện rất linh hoạt. (The spider monkey's tail is very agile.)
  • Chúng tôi đã thấy một đàn khỉ nhện trong rừng nhiệt đới. (We saw a troop of spider monkeys in the rainforest.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is used specifically in zoological contexts to refer to primates of the genus . It is a compound noun where "khỉ" means "monkey" and "nhện" means "spider," directly describing the animal's appearance.

Variants and Related Words

• Atèle: The French-derived zoological term, sometimes used in scientific or formal Vietnamese contexts.
• Khỉ đuôi cuộn: A more general descriptive term for monkeys with prehensile tails, which can include spider monkeys.

Synonyms

• Spider monkey: The direct English translation and common name.
• Ateles: The scientific genus name.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms in Vietnamese specifically using the term "khỉ nhện."