() - A castrated bull or ox & specifically refers to a bull that has been

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kē | 13 strokes | radical:

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A castrated bull or ox;

specifically refers to a bull that has been neutered.

A castrated bull or oxspecifically refers to a bull that has been

Usage highlights

castrated bull犐 animalneuter a bulldocile 犐plowing 犐

Synonyms

  • 阉牛castrated bull/ox
  • castrated bull (similar meaning)

Antonyms

  • male animal (uncastrated)
  • 公牛bull (intact male)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer keeps a castrated bull (犐牛) for plowing.
  • In ancient texts, 犐 refers to a neutered ox (去势的牛).
  • 犐 cattle are typically more docile (温顺的犐牛).

Collocations

  • castrated bull(犐牛)
  • 犐 animal(犐畜)
  • neuter a bull(犐牛)
  • docile 犐(温顺的犐)
  • plowing 犐(耕犐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Character appears in classical Chinese agricultural texts describing livestock management.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese farming practices where castration was used to control animal behavior.
  • Rare character primarily of historical/technical interest rather than common modern usage.

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