phủ hầu
Definition
- Noun:
- Tarsier: A small, nocturnal primate with very large eyes, native to Southeast Asia. The term "phủ hầu" is a specific Vietnamese zoological name for this animal.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Phủ hầu là một loài linh trưởng ăn đêm. (The tarsier is a nocturnal primate.)
- Chúng tôi quan sát thấy một con phủ hầu trong rừng. (We observed a tarsier in the forest.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "phủ hầu" is a specialized term used primarily in scientific, zoological, or formal contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Cu li (n): Another Vietnamese common name for the slow loris, a different nocturnal primate. It is important not to confuse "phủ hầu" (tarsier) with "cu li" (slow loris).
Synonyms
- Tarsier: The direct English equivalent.
- Primate: A broader category to which the tarsier belongs.