犌 (jiā) - A large, powerful ox or bull & a strong bovine animal.

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jiā ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

佳嘉

犌 · jiā

A large, powerful ox or bull;

a strong bovine animal.

A large, powerful ox or bulla strong bovine animal.

Usage highlights

large oxstrong bovinepowerful bull犌力犌角

Synonyms

  • 牛— cow, ox, bovine
  • 牡— male animal (especially bovine)
  • 犎— humped ox

Antonyms

  • 犊— calf (young bovine)
  • 牝— female animal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer raised a powerful ox (犌牛).
  • Ancient texts describe this as a strong bovine (犌畜).
  • The character depicts a large horned animal (犌兽).

Collocations

  • large ox(犌牛)
  • strong bovine(犌畜)
  • powerful bull(犌兽)
  • ox strength(犌力)
  • ox horns(犌角)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in ancient Chinese dictionaries like the Shuowen Jiezi, describing a specific type of large, strong ox.
  • In classical texts, it represents physical strength and agricultural importance of cattle.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese but preserves historical linguistic value.

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