(chún) - A yellow-and-black ox & a large, strong ox or bull.

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chún | 12 strokes | radical:

· 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

Synonyms

  • ox, cow, cattle (general term)
  • male animal, bull
  • castrated bull, 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.

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