khỉ rú

Tiếng gọi đàn của khỉ rú có thể vang xa vài cây số.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Howler monkey: A type of large, tree-dwelling monkey found in Central and South America, known for its extremely loud, roaring vocalizations. The term "khỉ rú" literally translates to "screaming/shrieking monkey," directly referring to this distinctive call.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tiếng gọi đàn của khỉ rú có thể vang xa vài cây số. (The troop call of the howler monkey can be heard several kilometers away.)
  • Chúng tôi nhìn thấy một đàn khỉ rú trên ngọn cây. (We saw a troop of howler monkeys in the treetops.)

Advanced Usage

• The name "khỉ rú" is a compound noun specific to zoology and wildlife contexts. It is used to distinguish this genus of monkeys from others, such as "khỉ đột" (gorilla) or "khỉ vàng" (rhesus macaque).

Variants and Related Words

• Khỉ (n): monkey. The general term.
• Khỉ hú (n): an alternative, less common name for the same animal, also meaning "howling monkey."

Synonyms

• Howler monkey: The direct English translation and common name.
• Howler: A shortened, informal English term.

Related Terms

• Động vật linh trưởng Tân Thế giới: New World primate. This is the broader biological category for howler monkeys.
• Alouatta: The scientific genus name for howler monkeys.