牬 (bèi) - A two-year-old ox or cow & also refers to a large cow.
牬 · bèi
A two-year-old ox or cow;
also refers to a large cow.
A two-year-old ox or cowalso refers to a large cow.
Usage highlights
TwoLarge cowYoung cattleOx of specific age
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The farmer raised a two-year-old ox (牬牛).
- This is a large cow (大牬).
- Ancient texts mention the 牬 as a specific age of cattle.
Collocations
- Two-year-old ox(牬牛)
- Large cow(大牬)
- Young cattle(牬畜)
- Ox of specific age(岁牬)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in classical Chinese texts describing livestock and animal husbandry.
- Reflects traditional Chinese agricultural practices of categorizing animals by age.