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靈長目動物
ling4 zoeng2 muk6 dung6 mat6
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[zool.] primate, the order of animals loosely characterised by their forward facing eyes, large brains and opposable digits. The group includes monkeys, apes and humans. Can be shortened to just 靈長目. Level: 3 This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
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This word has been viewed 3157 times since 30th Oct 2012, was added by sheik on 21st Apr 2006 08:07 and last edited on 30th Oct 2008 19:03 |
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Characters in this word:靈 ling4 leng4 - spirit, soul長 coeng4 zoeng2 - long; length; forte; grow; older; chief 目 muk6 - eye 動 dung6 - move, stir; change, alter 物 mat6 - thing; substance; stuff |
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