The Chinese word **猛禽** (měngqín) is a compound noun formed by combining the adjective **猛** (měng), meaning "fierce," "ferocious," or "vigorous," with the noun **禽** (qín), a classical term for "bird." Literally, it translates to "fierce bird," and through semantic compounding, it specifically refers to **birds of prey** or **raptors** (e.g., eagles, hawks, falcons). This formation follows a common Mandarin structure where a descriptive modifier precedes and specifies the category of the main noun, efficiently creating a precise zoological term that captures the essential predatory nature of the animals it describes.