người vượn

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The Vietnamese word "người vượn" translates to "pithecanthrope" in English, referring to a type of early human ancestor or hominid. Here’s a breakdown of the term and its usage:

Basic Explanation

• Meaning: "Người vượn" is used to describe a prehistoric human-like species, often associated with the idea of the "missing link" between apes and modern humans. It is used in scientific contexts and discussions about human evolution.

Usage Instructions

• Context: You can use "người vượn" in conversations about anthropology, paleontology, or simply when discussing human evolution.
• Example Sentence: "Các nhà khoa học đã tìm thấy hóa thạch của người vượn ở châu Á." (Scientists have found fossils of pithecanthropus in Asia.)

Advanced Usage

• In more advanced discussions, "người vượn" can be compared to other hominids like "người tinh khôn" (Homo sapiens) and "người Neanderthal" (Neanderthals).
• You might say, "Người vượn được coi là một trong những tổ tiên của người hiện đại." (The pithecanthrope is considered one of the ancestors of modern humans.)

Word Variants

• Related Terms:
  • "Người tiền sử" (prehistoric people)
  • "Người nguyên thủy" (primitive man)
  • "Hominid" (họ người) - refers to a family that includes humans and their ancestors.

Different Meanings

• While "người vượn" specifically refers to early human ancestors, it can sometimes be used metaphorically in literature or conversation to describe someone who behaves in a primitive or uncivilized manner.

Synonyms

• There are not many direct synonyms in Vietnamese for "người vượn," but you might encounter related concepts like "người cổ đại" (ancient people) or "homo" (the genus that includes modern humans), depending on the context.

Academic

1. Pithecanthrope