Chinese Character: 牛 (niú - Ox)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 牛 (ox radical)
Stroke Count: 4 (4 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 牛 (single component character)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: niú (second tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
牛 primarily means ox or cow, and is used in various contexts related to cattle and strength.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 牛奶 (niú nǎi) - milk
- 牛肉 (niú ròu) - beef
- 牛仔 (niú zǎi) - cowboy
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
牛 is primarily used as a noun to refer to cattle, and can also be used as an adjective to describe something as excellent or strong.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 牛 symbolizes hard work, strength, and reliability, and is one of the 12 zodiac animals.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他每天早上喝一杯牛奶。(Tā měi tiān zǎo shàng hē yī bēi niú nǎi.)
He drinks a glass of milk every morning.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 牛 as a pictograph of an ox's head with horns.