猕 (mí) - Monkey — specifically refers to macaques or monkeys & often appears in the word 猕猴 (macaque).

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Monkey — specifically refers to macaques or monkeys in general;

often appears in the word 猕猴 (macaque).

Monkey — specifically refers to macaques or monkeysoften appears in the word 猕猴 (macaque).

Usage highlights

MacaqueRhesus macaqueMonkey speciesMonkey mountainMonkey kingWild monkey

Synonyms

  • 猴— monkey (more general term)
  • 猿— ape (typically larger, tailless primates)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The macaque is a type of monkey (猕猴).
  • We saw monkeys in the nature reserve (自然保护区里的猴子).
  • Macaques are known for their intelligence (猕猴以聪明著称).
  • The rhesus macaque is a common research animal (恒河猴是常见的研究动物).

Collocations

  • Macaque(猕猴)
  • Rhesus macaque(恒河猴)
  • Monkey species(猴类)
  • Monkey mountain (a place name)(猴山)
  • Monkey king (referencing Sun Wukong)(猴王)
  • Wild monkey(野猴)

Idioms

  • The monkey gets the moon (a fable)(猴子捞月)
  • Monkey with a hat on — an imitation(沐猴而冠)
  • Monkey's anxiety (a Sichuan opera technique)(猴急)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 猕 is strongly associated with the macaque, a common monkey in China.
  • In Chinese culture, monkeys are often seen as clever, mischievous, and playful, epitomized by the Monkey King Sun Wukong.
  • The term 猕猴桃 (kiwifruit) literally means 'macaque fruit,' as the fruit's brown fuzzy skin was thought to resemble a monkey.

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