犈 (quán) - A type of horned cattle with distinctive features & refers to a specific breed or characteristic of

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quán ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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犈 · quán

A type of horned cattle with distinctive features;

refers to a specific breed or characteristic of cattle.

A type of horned cattle with distinctive featuresrefers to a specific breed or characteristic of

Usage highlights

horned cattlecattle hornsstrong cattlecattle breedcattle raising

Synonyms

  • 牛— cattle, ox (general term)
  • 犉— horned cattle (similar meaning)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer raised horned cattle (犈牛).
  • This breed is known for its distinctive horns (犈角).
  • Ancient texts mention this type of cattle (古书中的犈).

Collocations

  • horned cattle(犈牛)
  • cattle horns(犈角)
  • strong cattle(健犈)
  • cattle breed(犈种)
  • cattle raising(养犈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing cattle breeds and characteristics.
  • Reflects the importance of cattle in traditional agricultural society.
  • Rare character used primarily in specialized contexts about livestock.

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