犝 (tóng) - A castrated bull & a bullock or steer.
犝 · tóng
A castrated bull;
a bullock or steer.
A castrated bulla bullock or steer.
Usage highlights
castrated bullbullocksteer犝畜犝犊
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The farmer raised a castrated bull (犝) for plowing.
- In ancient texts, 犝 refers to a neutered male bovine.
- This character specifically denotes a bullock (犝牛).
Collocations
- castrated bull(犝牛)
- bullock(犝)
- steer(犝)
- castrated livestock(犝畜)
- castrated calf(犝犊)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in classical Chinese agricultural texts describing livestock management.
- Reflects traditional practices of castrating bulls to make them more docile for farm work.