犉 (chún) - A yellow-and-black ox & a large, strong ox or bull.
犉 · chún
A yellow-and-black ox;
a large, strong ox or bull.
A yellow-and-black oxa large, strong ox or bull.
Usage highlights
Yellow oxSturdy oxSacrificial oxStrong bullPlowing ox
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The farmer raised a sturdy ox (犉牛).
- Ancient texts describe sacrificial animals including the yellow ox (黄犉).
- The character appears in the Classic of Poetry describing livestock (诗经·小雅·无羊).
Collocations
- Yellow ox(黄犉)
- Sturdy ox(犉牛)
- Sacrificial ox(犉牲)
- Strong bull(健犉)
- Plowing ox(耕犉)
Idioms
- None commonly used in modern language
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in classical Chinese texts like the Classic of Poetry, indicating its ancient usage.
- Associated with agricultural society and livestock breeding in ancient China.
- Often mentioned in context of sacrificial animals in ancient rituals.