犘 (má) - A legendary large yak or bison in ancient

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犘 · má

A legendary large yak or bison in ancient Chinese texts, described as an enormous bovine animal.

A legendary large yak or bison in ancient

Usage highlights

犘牛巨犘犘兽山犘野犘

Synonyms

  • 牦牛— yak (more common bovine)
  • 犎牛— another type of legendary bovine

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient texts mention the 犘 as a massive bovine creature (犘牛).
  • The 犘 was described as larger than ordinary yaks (比普通牦牛更大的犘).
  • Some legends describe the 犘 as a mythical beast (传说中的犘兽).

Collocations

  • má niú - legendary large yak(犘牛)
  • jù má - giant má(巨犘)
  • má shòu - má beast(犘兽)
  • shān má - mountain má(山犘)
  • yě má - wild má(野犘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts and bestiaries describing mythical or rare animals.
  • Considered one of the legendary creatures in Chinese folklore and mythological zoology.
  • Represents the ancient Chinese fascination with rare and enormous animals from remote regions.

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