Happy Niú Year! 9 Chinese Words & Phrases with the Image of Niú

· Learning Chinese,the Year of Ox,idioms,Chinese proverb,vocabulary

We all know that 2021 is the Year of Ox. Since this animal plays an important role in ancient Chinese agriculture production and daily life, the image of ox has become an essential part of national culture that contains rich significance.

In additional to referring to the animal, the word “牛” has positive meanings such as diligence, kindness, loyalty, honesty and strength; as well as something not that great like obstinacy, clumsiness, inferiority and monstrosity. How many words do you know that is related to “牛”?

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