khỉ sóc
Definition
- Noun:
- Squirrel monkey: A small, agile New World monkey with a long tail, often having fur that is gray, green, or yellowish in color. It is known for its active, squirrel-like behavior.
- Marmoset, tamarin: In broader or older zoological contexts, it can refer to various small monkeys of the family Callitrichidae, such as marmosets and tamarins.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong rừng nhiệt đới Amazon có rất nhiều khỉ sóc. (There are many squirrel monkeys in the Amazon rainforest.)
- Con khỉ sóc nhỏ bé đó có bộ lông màu xám. (That tiny marmoset has gray fur.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in zoological contexts or when describing wildlife. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation outside of these contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Khỉ (n): Monkey. The general term.
- Sóc (n): Squirrel. The animal whose name is combined with 'khỉ' to describe the monkey's squirrel-like appearance or behavior.
Synonyms
- Khỉ đuôi sóc: Literally "squirrel-tailed monkey," another descriptive name.
- Ouistiti: The French-derived term sometimes used in Vietnamese.
- Hapale, Sagouin: Older or more specific zoological terms referenced in historical dictionaries.
Related Phrases / Compound Nouns
- Khỉ sóc đuôi vàng: Golden-tailed marmoset/tamarin.
- Khỉ sóc bờm: Lion tamarin.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using the term 'khỉ sóc'.