牸 (zì) - Female domestic animal & specifically refers to a cow that has calved

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zì ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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牸 · zì

Female domestic animal;

specifically refers to a cow that has calved;

also used generally for female animals.

Female domestic animalspecifically refers to a cow that has calvedalso used generally for female animals.

Usage highlights

Milch cowFemale livestockBreeding femaleFemale animalCow that has calved

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer bought a new milch cow (牸牛).
  • In ancient texts, 牸 refers to female livestock (牸畜).
  • The character appears in classical agricultural records (牸 in records).

Collocations

  • Milch cow(牸牛)
  • Female livestock(牸畜)
  • Breeding female(牸马)
  • Female animal(牸兽)
  • Cow that has calved(产犊牸)

Idioms

  • Not found in common idioms
  • Rarely used in modern idioms

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese and agricultural contexts to distinguish female livestock.
  • Appears in ancient texts discussing animal husbandry and breeding practices.
  • The character reflects the importance of domesticated animals in traditional agricultural society.

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