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The character 猴 is a phono-semantic compound, with the 犭 (animal) radical on the left establishing its category and the phonetic component 侯 (hóu) on the right indicating its pronunciation. It specifically denotes monkeys and macaques. Although 侯 independently means "marquis", it was selected for its sound, not its meaning. This phonetic link nevertheless inspired a visual pun in traditional art, where a monkey symbolized the aspiration for high office and prosperity.
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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。