vượn cáo
Definition
- Noun:
- Lemur: A primate native to Madagascar, characterized by a pointed snout, large eyes, and a long, often bushy tail. Lemurs are prosimians, a group of primates that are evolutionarily older than monkeys and apes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vượn cáo là loài linh trưởng đặc hữu của Madagascar. (The lemur is a primate endemic to Madagascar.)
- Chúng tôi đã thấy một con vượn cáo đuôi khoang trong rừng. (We saw a ring-tailed lemur in the forest.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "vượn cáo" is a compound noun in Vietnamese, directly translating to "lemur." It is used specifically in zoological and general contexts to refer to these animals. There is no distinct advanced grammatical usage for this specific noun.
Variants and Related Words
- Họ Vượn cáo (n): The family Lemuridae, which includes true lemurs.
- Họ Vượn cáo bao gồm nhiều loài khác nhau. (The Lemuridae family includes many different species.)
Synonyms
- Lemur: The direct English equivalent.
- Prosimian: A broader biological term for the suborder of primates that includes lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers.
Related Terms (Biological Classification)
- Vượn cáo đuôi khoang (n): Ring-tailed lemur ().
- Vượn cáo mắt xanh (n): Blue-eyed black lemur ().
- Vượn cáo aye-aye (n): Aye-aye (), a nocturnal lemur species.