氂 (máo) - Yak — refers to the long-haired bovine species & also refers to yak tail hair used for

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氂 · máo

Yak — refers to the long-haired bovine species native to the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding regions;

also refers to yak tail hair used for decoration.

Yak — refers to the long-haired bovine speciesalso refers to yak tail hair used for

Usage highlights

YakYak tailYak hairWild yakTibetan yakYak herd

Synonyms

  • 牦— alternative form for yak
  • 犛— classical variant for yak

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Tibetan yak (氂牛) is adapted to high altitudes.
  • Yak hair is used for making tents (氂牛毛帐篷).
  • This decoration is made from yak tail (氂牛尾).
  • Yak butter tea is a Tibetan staple (氂牛酥油茶).

Collocations

  • Yak(氂牛)
  • Yak tail(氂尾)
  • Yak hair(氂毛)
  • Wild yak(野氂)
  • Tibetan yak(藏氂)
  • Yak herd(氂群)

Idioms

  • As strong as a yak(力大如氂)
  • Yak hair from a thousand miles(千里氂毛)
  • Yak's perseverance(氂牛之志)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The yak is culturally significant in Tibetan and Himalayan regions as a symbol of endurance and survival in harsh conditions.
  • Yak tail hairs were historically used as military decorations and insignia in ancient China.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, various yak products are used for their nutritional and medicinal properties.

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