lông cu li
Definition
- Noun:
- Slow loris fur: The fur or hair of a slow loris, a small, nocturnal primate found in Southeast Asia. This is the primary and literal meaning.
- Slow loris pelt: Refers to the skin with the fur of the slow loris attached, often in the context of trade or traditional use.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chiếc áo được lót bằng lông cu li. (The coat is lined with slow loris fur.)
- Việc buôn bán lông cu li là bất hợp pháp. (The trade in slow loris pelts is illegal.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific and technical, primarily used in zoological, conservation, or historical contexts discussing the animal's physical characteristics or illegal wildlife trade.
Variants and Related Words
- Cu li (n): Slow loris. The animal itself.
- Cu li là loài động vật có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng. (The slow loris is an endangered species.)
Synonyms
- Slow loris fur: The hair covering of a slow loris.
- Slow loris pelt: The skin and fur of a slow loris.
Notes on Usage
- "Lông cu li" is a compound noun where "lông" means "fur" or "hair" and "cu li" means "slow loris." It is not a common term in everyday conversation.
- Its use is almost exclusively tied to discussions about the slow loris, its biology, or the threats it faces from poaching and the illegal pet trade.