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The character 猴 is etymologically a phono-semantic compound, structured with the semantic radical 犭 denoting an animal category and the phonetic component 侯 providing a sound cue. This composition has historically yielded the specific meaning of monkey, a semantic focus evident in classical texts and延续 in modern language, where the character continues to represent simian creatures without broadening or shifting its core referent. The integral relationship between the radical 犭 and the phonetic 侯 defines the character's form and function within the lexical system.
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猴子在树上玩。
小猴子喜欢吃香蕉。
动物园里有很多猴子。
猴王带领着猴群。
猴子敏捷地爬上了高高的树。
如果你喂猴子，它可能会抢你的食物。
猴子在森林中寻找食物时非常小心。
尽管猴子很聪明，但它们有时也会陷入人类设置的陷阱。