khỉ mũ

Khỉ mũ đang ngồi trên cành cây và ăn trái cây.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Capuchin monkey: A type of New World monkey belonging to the genus Cebus or Sapajus, characterized by a distinctive cap-like patch of dark fur on its head, resembling a hood or cowl.
   • Sai (archaic/obsolete term): An older term used in some contexts to refer to this type of monkey.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Những con khỉ mũ trong rừng nhiệt đới rất thông minh. (The capuchin monkeys in the rainforest are very intelligent.)
  • Khỉ mũ thường được gọi là "khỉ thầy tu" vì phần lông trên đầu giống mũ trùm. (Capuchin monkeys are often called "monk monkeys" because the fur on their head resembles a hood.)

Advanced Usage

• Scientific context: The term is used in zoology and biology to specifically identify primates of the subfamily Cebinae.
  • Khỉ mũ thuộc họ Cebidae. (The capuchin monkey belongs to the family Cebidae.)

Variants and Related Words

• Khỉ thầy tu: A common Vietnamese nickname for the capuchin monkey, translating directly to "monk monkey".
• Khỉ Cebus: The scientific genus name used in Vietnamese contexts.
• Khỉ mũ vàng: Golden-bellied capuchin ().
• Khỉ mũ đen: Black-capped capuchin ().

Synonyms

• Capuchin (English loanword used in Vietnamese contexts).
• Sai (Obsolete synonym, from French "saï").

Related Phrases / Compound Terms

• Khỉ mũ hoang dã: Wild capuchin monkey.
• Khỉ mũ nuôi nhốt: Captive capuchin monkey.
• Bảo tồn khỉ mũ: Capuchin monkey conservation.