犀牛 (xīniú): rhinoceros

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一头犀牛 tóu

犀牛是濒危动物。

Xīniú shì bīnwēi dòngwù.

Rhinoceroses are endangered animals.

犀牛的角非常珍贵。

Xīniú de jiǎo fēicháng zhēnguì.

Rhinoceros horns are extremely valuable.

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犀 (rhino) + 牛 (ox/cow) — a rhinoceros looks like a heavily armored ox.

犀 xī

牛 niú