犛 (máo) - Yak — refers to the long-haired bovine species

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Yak — refers to the long-haired bovine species native to the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding regions.

Yak — refers to the long-haired bovine species

Usage highlights

YakYak milkYak butterYak hairWild yakYak meat

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Tibetan yak (牦牛) is adapted to high altitudes.
  • Yak milk is used to make butter (牦牛黄油).
  • Yak hair is used for textiles (牦牛毛).
  • The wild yak (野牦牛) is an endangered species.

Collocations

  • Yak(牦牛)
  • Yak milk(牦牛奶)
  • Yak butter(牦牛酥油)
  • Yak hair(牦牛毛)
  • Wild yak(野牦牛)
  • Yak meat(牦牛肉)

Idioms

  • Strong as a yak(力大如牦)
  • Yak crossing the snowy mountain(牦牛越雪山)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The yak is central to the economy and culture of Tibetan and other Himalayan peoples.
  • Yaks provide milk, meat, fiber, and are used as pack animals in high-altitude regions.
  • The wild yak is revered in some cultures and is a symbol of the high plateau.

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