牛
cow, ox; stubborn; surname; newton (unit)
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesnoun
bovine; cow; ox; cattle
Refers to various types of cattle. Common measure words include 头 (tóu) and 只 (zhī).
There are many yellow cattle and water buffaloes on the ranch.
In the past, oxen were important labor for plowing fields.
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They make a living by selling milk and beef.
Yaks are unique animals on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
This cow's hide can be made into high-quality leather.
adjective
stubborn; obstinate; arrogant
informalOften used in informal contexts to describe a person's temperament. Can be neutral or slightly derogatory depending on context.
He is very arrogant and won't listen to anyone.
Don't be stubborn with me; there's no room for negotiation on this matter.
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This kid became unbearably cocky after getting into a prestigious university.
Once he's decided on something, not even nine oxen can pull him back. (Idiom for extreme stubbornness)
Although she is capable, she is not arrogant at all.
noun
one of the twenty-eight Chinese constellations (mansion)
literaryThis is a specialized term in traditional Chinese astronomy and astrology, rarely used in daily conversation.
In the traditional star chart, the Niu constellation is located in the north.
Among the twenty-eight mansions, the Niu mansion is adjacent to the Nü mansion.
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Ancient astronomers determined the seasons by observing the Niu constellation.
The Niu constellation also has rich stories in mythology.
This star chart meticulously marks the position of the Niu mansion.
noun
a surname
neutralCommon Chinese surname.
Teacher Niu is our homeroom teacher.
The famous director Niu Ben's surname is Niu.
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Our company's new colleague's surname is Niu.
The surname Niu is included in the Hundred Family Surnames.
This Dr. Niu is very skilled in medicine.
classifier
newton (unit of force); abbr. for 牛顿 (niú dùn)
technicalA scientific unit, used in physics and engineering contexts.
The magnitude of this force is about 10 newtons.
Please calculate how many newtons of force are applied to the object.
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The gravitational acceleration g is approximately equal to 9.8 newtons per kilogram.
The engine's thrust reached several thousand newtons.
We measured with a spring dynamometer, and the reading showed 5 newtons.