犪 (kuí) - A large, strong ox or bull & specifically refers to a type of powerful cattle

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kuí ｜ 25 strokes ｜ radical:

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犪 · kuí

A large, strong ox or bull;

specifically refers to a type of powerful cattle mentioned in ancient texts.

A large, strong ox or bullspecifically refers to a type of powerful cattle

Usage highlights

犪牛犪畜犪力犪壮犪牛之力

Synonyms

  • 牛— ox, cattle
  • 犍— castrated bull
  • 牯— bull, ox

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a powerful ox called 犪牛 (kuí niú).
  • This character describes a type of strong cattle (犪牛).
  • In classical literature, 犪 refers to a particularly robust bull.

Collocations

  • kuí niú(犪牛)
  • kuí chù(犪畜)
  • kuí lì(犪力)
  • kuí zhuàng(犪壮)
  • kuí niú zhī lì(犪牛之力)

Idioms

  • 犪牛之力 (kuí niú zhī lì) — strength of a powerful ox
  • 犪壮如牛 (kuí zhuàng rú niú) — as strong as a bull

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing powerful livestock.
  • Represents strength and robustness in classical Chinese context.
  • Rare character primarily found in historical and literary works.

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