(liè) - A type of ox or cattle with a & specifically refers to a breed of cattle known

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liè | 19 strokes | radical:

· liè

A type of ox or cattle with a long tail;

specifically refers to a breed of cattle known for its distinctive tail characteristics.

A type of ox or cattle with aspecifically refers to a breed of cattle known

Usage highlights

longbreed of oxcattle varietyanimal tributelivestock type

Synonyms

  • cattle, ox
  • hump-backed cattle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer raised a special breed of cattle (犣牛).
  • Ancient texts mention this long-tailed ox (犣牛) as a tribute animal.
  • This particular cattle variety (犣牛) was prized for its unique appearance.

Collocations

  • long-tailed cattle(犣牛)
  • breed of ox(犣牛)
  • cattle variety(犣牛)
  • animal tribute(犣牛贡品)
  • livestock type(犣牛种类)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing rare or special breeds of cattle.
  • Mentioned in historical records as tribute animals from specific regions.
  • Represents specialized knowledge of animal husbandry in ancient China.

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