(gāng) - A castrated bull & specifically refers to a bull that has been

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gāng | 12 strokes | radical:

· gāng

A castrated bull;

specifically refers to a bull that has been gelded.

A castrated bullspecifically refers to a bull that has been

Usage highlights

castrated bullstrong bullplowing bulldocile bullbull pen

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer keeps a castrated bull (犅牛) for plowing.
  • Gelded bulls are often more docile (犅牛更温顺).
  • This type of bull is used for heavy labor (犅牛用于重活).

Collocations

  • castrated bull(犅牛)
  • strong bull(健犅)
  • plowing bull(耕犅)
  • docile bull(温顺的犅)
  • bull pen(犅栏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese agriculture, castrated bulls were valued for their strength and docile temperament compared to intact bulls.
  • The character appears in classical texts but is rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • Represents the practical agricultural knowledge of ancient China regarding animal husbandry.

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