犋 (jù) - A pair of animals (typically oxen or horses) & yoke.
犋 · jù
A pair of animals (typically oxen or horses) harnessed together for plowing or pulling heavy loads;
yoke.
A pair of animals (typically oxen or horses)yoke.
Usage highlights
A yoke of oxenLivestock in yokeHarness animals togetherStrong yoke animalsPlowing yokeAnimal pair
Usage & contexts
Examples
- They harnessed a pair of oxen (一犋牛).
- This farm has three yokes of animals (三犋牲口).
- The plow requires a strong yoke (一犋壮畜).
Collocations
- A yoke of oxen(一犋牛)
- Livestock in yoke(犋牲口)
- Harness animals together(套犋)
- Strong yoke animals(壮犋)
- Plowing yoke(耕犋)
- Animal pair(牲口犋)
Idioms
- Well-matched pair(好犋好套)
- Harnessing for plowing(套犋耕地)
Cultural background
FAQ- Reflects traditional agricultural practices in northern China where animal power was essential for farming.
- Represents the concept of partnership and coordinated effort in rural communities.
- Shows the importance of animal husbandry in traditional Chinese agriculture.