犙 (sān) - A three-year-old ox or bull & refers to a mature bovine animal.
犙 · sān
A three-year-old ox or bull;
refers to a mature bovine animal.
A three-year-old ox or bullrefers to a mature bovine animal.
Usage highlights
ThreeStrength of an oxSacrificial oxMature bovineOx herding
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The farmer raised a three-year-old ox (犙牛).
- This type of cattle is known for its strength (犙牛之力).
- Ancient texts mention sacrificial animals including the ox (祭祀用犙).
Collocations
- Three-year-old ox(犙牛)
- Strength of an ox(犙力)
- Sacrificial ox(祭犙)
- Mature bovine(壮犙)
- Ox herding(牧犙)
Idioms
- As strong as an ox(力大如犙)
- Ox-like diligence(犙牛之勤)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in classical Chinese texts describing livestock and sacrificial animals.
- Reflects traditional Chinese agricultural society's classification of cattle by age.
- Used in ancient rituals where specific age animals were required for ceremonies.