coeng4 bei3 jyun4長臂猿长臂猿
Jyutpingcoeng4 bei3 jyun4
Yalechèuhng bei yùhn
Definition
Gibbon; a small ape with extremely long arms, native to tropical and subtropical forests in South and Southeast Asia.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the small, agile apes known for their brachiation, or swinging through trees. It is rarely used in daily conversation unless discussing wildlife, biology, or visiting a zoo. The term is strictly biological and lacks the metaphorical or slang applications found in other animal names.
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zek3隻jekExamples
The gibbon in the zoo is very active.
Do you know what gibbons like to eat?
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Hylobatidae family
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