Is 獼 commonly used in personal names?

No, 獼 is rarely used in personal names due to its specific animal reference. The simplified form 猕 is even less common in naming contexts.

What is the main difference between 獼 and 猴?

獼 specifically refers to macaque monkeys, while 猴 is the general term for all monkeys. 獼猴 is the compound word for macaque.

Are there any cultural considerations when using this character?

In Chinese culture, monkeys can symbolize cleverness and playfulness (as in Journey to the West), but may also imply mischief or lack of seriousness in certain contexts.

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Macaque — refers to various species of macaque monkeys, particularly the rhesus macaque.

Macaque — refers to various species of macaque

Usage highlights

Macaque monkeyRhesus macaqueJapanese macaqueMacaque speciesWild macaqueMacaque behavior

Synonyms

猴— monkey (general term)
獼猴— macaque monkey (specific term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

We saw macaques at the zoo (獼猴).
Rhesus monkeys are used in medical research (恒河獼猴).
The macaque is a common primate in Asia (獼猴).
Macaques are known for their intelligence (獼猴).

Collocations

Macaque monkey(獼猴)
Rhesus macaque(恒河獼猴)
Japanese macaque(日本獼猴)
Macaque species(獼猴種類)
Wild macaque(野生獼猴)
Macaque behavior(獼猴行為)

Idioms

The monkey grasps for the moon(獼猴撈月)
Monkeys scattering in the trees(獼猴散木)
Like a monkey riding a horse(獼猴騎土牛)

Cultural background

FAQ

Macaques feature prominently in Chinese folklore and Buddhist tales, often representing cleverness and mischief.
The character appears in classical literature describing wildlife and natural environments.
In traditional Chinese medicine and folklore, macaques were sometimes associated with longevity and wisdom.

獼 (mí) - Macaque — refers to various species of macaque