Common Meanings
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hóu猴
A mammal, typically agile and social, including various species like monkeys and apes. It is used in terms such as 'monkey' (猴子), 'ape' (猿猴), 'monkey show' (猴戏), and 'monkey head' (猴头).
小猴子在树上灵活地跳来跳去。
Little monkeys are jumping agilely in the trees.
Refers to a clever, astute, or wily person, often implying quick wit or cunning.
这孩子真是个小猴儿精，一眼就看穿了我的小把戏。
This child is truly a little smarty, he saw through my little trick at first glance.
Dialectal; describes a child who is clever and quick-witted.
这孩子真猴，学什么都快。
This child is really clever; they learn everything quickly.