Definition

1. Noun:
   • Capuchin monkey: A specific type of New World monkey, scientifically belonging to the genus Cebus, characterized by its intelligence, prehensile tail, and often having a dark body with a lighter face and shoulders that may appear "shaggy" or "bushy."
   • Sajou: An older, less common zoological term for monkeys of the genus Cebus.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong rừng nhiệt đới, chúng tôi nhìn thấy một con khỉ xồm đang bứt lá. (In the tropical forest, we saw a capuchin monkey picking leaves.)
  • Khỉ xồm là một trong những loài linh trưởng thông minh nhất. (The capuchin monkey is one of the most intelligent primates.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "khỉ xồm" is primarily a zoological or descriptive term. It is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. Its usage is specific to referring to this particular genus of monkey.

Variants and Related Words

• Khỉ (n): monkey. This is the general term.
• Khỉ mốc (n): another vernacular name for the capuchin monkey, emphasizing a grizzled or moldy ("mốc") appearance.
• Khỉ Cebus (n): the scientific designation.

Synonyms

• Capuchin monkey: The standard modern English term.
• Sajou: An archaic synonym.
• Cebus: The scientific genus name.

Related Idioms

• There are no common Vietnamese idioms specifically using the term "khỉ xồm". Idioms typically use the general word "khỉ" (monkey) instead.