羠 (yí) - A castrated ram & a gelded sheep

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yí ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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羠 · yí

A castrated ram;

a gelded sheep;

also refers to a type of wild sheep in ancient texts.

A castrated rama gelded sheepalso refers to a type of wild sheep

Usage highlights

castrated ramwild sheepsheep farmingram meatsheep pen

Synonyms

  • 羯— castrated sheep or goat
  • 阉羊— castrated sheep

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer raised a castrated ram (羠羊).
  • Ancient texts mention wild sheep (野羠).
  • This character appears in classical Chinese literature (羠 appears in ancient texts).

Collocations

  • castrated ram(羠羊)
  • wild sheep(野羠)
  • sheep farming(养羠)
  • ram meat(羠肉)
  • sheep pen(羠圈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing livestock and animal husbandry practices.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese agricultural practices of castrating animals for better meat quality and temperament.
  • Rare character primarily of historical and literary interest rather than common modern usage.

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