印度牛

Yìndùniú

noun

Measure Word

一头印度牛 tóu

Meanings

1 zebu
2 Indian humped cattle (Bos indicus)

Characters

Examples

HSK 6

印度牛能适应炎热的气候。

Yìndùniú néng shìyìng yánrè de qìhòu.

Zebu cattle can adapt to hot climates.

HSK 7-9

印度牛的特征是背上有一个驼峰。

Yìndùniú de tèzhēng shì bèishàng yǒu yí gè tuófēng.

The distinguishing feature of the zebu is a hump on its back.

Tips

culture

In Hinduism the cow (especially the zebu) is sacred. Beef is widely avoided in India, and dairy from 印度牛 plays a central ritual role.

Stroke Order

印 yìn

度 dù

牛 niú