牻 (máng) - Máng — refers to a cow with mixed & specifically a piebald cow.

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máng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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牻 · máng

Máng — refers to a cow with mixed black and white coat colors;

specifically a piebald cow.

Máng — refers to a cow with mixedspecifically a piebald cow.

Usage highlights

Piebald cowMixedBlack and white cow

Synonyms

  • 杂色牛— variegated cow; cow of mixed colors

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A piebald cow (牻牛) is a rare sight.
  • The farmer described the cow's mixed coloring as 'máng' (牻).
  • In ancient texts, a 'máng' (牻) cow was noted for its distinctive coat.

Collocations

  • Piebald cow(牻牛)
  • Mixed-color cow(杂色牛)
  • Black and white cow(黑白相间的牛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 牻 is archaic and primarily found in classical Chinese texts describing livestock.
  • It reflects the ancient Chinese practice of detailed classification of animal coat colors and patterns.

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