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靈長目動物

ling4 zoeng2 muk6 dung6 mat6

[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

靈長目動物 / 灵长目动物

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靈 ling4 leng4 ling2 - spirit; soul; fairy; elf
長 coeng4 zoeng2 zoeng6 chang2 {zhang3} {zhang4} - long; length
目 muk6 mu4 - eye
動 dung6 dong4 - move, stir; change, alter
物 mat6 wu4 - thing; substance; stuff

This word was added by sheik on 21st Apr 2006 and last edited on 16th Aug 2006

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