犊 (dú) - Calf — a young bovine animal, especially a

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犊 · dú

Calf — a young bovine animal, especially a domestic cow or bull in its first year.

Calf — a young bovine animal, especially a

Usage highlights

calfyoung calfcalf marketcalfskincalf rearingcalf love

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer fed the newborn calf (牛犊).
  • They raised several calves on their farm (养了几头犊牛).
  • The calf followed its mother closely (小犊跟着母牛).
  • He bought a young calf at the market (在市场买了一头幼犊).

Collocations

  • calf(牛犊)
  • young calf(幼犊)
  • calf market(犊市)
  • calfskin(犊皮)
  • calf rearing(犊养)
  • calf love(犊恋)

Idioms

  • Like a newborn calf unafraid of tigers(初生之犊不怕虎)
  • Sacrifice the jade in exchange for the calf(捐玉换犊)
  • Lead the calf by the nose(牵犊引鼻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, calves symbolize youth, innocence, and potential.
  • The idiom '初生之犊不怕虎' describes youthful fearlessness and inexperience.
  • Historically associated with agriculture and animal husbandry in rural China.

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