khỉ mũi
Definition
- 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.