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How do you say "cow" in Chinese?
母牛
mǔ niú
In Chinese, "cow" is 母牛.
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Pronunciation
Say 'MOO nee-ow'. First syllable falls sharply, second falls throughout.
Writing and usage
The first character 母 (female) has 5 strokes. The second 牛 (cattle) has 4 strokes and is one of the most basic animal characters.
Example sentence
母牛在草地上吃草。
The cow is grazing in the field.
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How to remember 母牛
Mǔ niú literally means 'female cattle' - this distinguishes the cow from the bull.
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- chick 小鸡 xiǎo jī
- flower 花 huā
- fox 狐狸 hú li
- horse 马 mǎ
- mallard 野鸭 yě yā
- salmon 鲑鱼 guī yú
- sardine 沙丁鱼 shā dīng yú
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Questions about 母牛
How do you say "cow" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "cow" is 母牛. It is a noun.
How is 母牛 written in Chinese?
The first character 母 (female) has 5 strokes. The second 牛 (cattle) has 4 strokes and is one of the most basic animal characters.
How is 母牛 used in a sentence?
Use 母牛 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 母牛在草地上吃草。 (The cow is grazing in the field.).
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