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    Expressing 'monkey' with 猴子 (hóuzi)

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    Explanation

    猴子 (hóuzi) means 'monkey.' It is the standard everyday word for this animal in Chinese, using the common noun suffix 子. It appears frequently in stories, fables, and everyday conversation.

    Examples

    • 动物园里的猴子特别调皮。

      Dòngwùyuán lǐ de hóuzi tèbié tiáopí.

      The monkeys at the zoo are especially naughty.

    • 那只猴子从树上跳了下来。

      Nà zhī hóuzi cóng shù shàng tiào le xiàlái.

      That monkey jumped down from the tree.

    • 小朋友们都很喜欢看猴子表演。

      Xiǎo péngyǒumen dōu hěn xǐhuān kàn hóuzi biǎoyǎn.

      The children all really enjoy watching monkey performances.

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