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牦

氂
máo
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 yak (Bos grunniens)

Characters

牦
máo
yak

Examples

西藏的牦牛适应高原环境。
Xīzàng de máoniú shìyìng gāoyuán huánjìng.
Tibetan yaks are adapted to the high-altitude environment.
牦毛可以织成毯子。
Máomáo kěyǐ zhī chéng tǎnzi.
Yak hair can be woven into blankets.

Tips

usage
Almost never appears alone — you will see it in 牦牛 (máoniú, 'yak'). The 毛 element on the right hints at the yak's long shaggy hair, while 牛 (cow) anchors the meaning.

Stroke Order

牦 máo