Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "牧", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "牧", and master the standard way of writing the character "牧".
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牧 [mù]
Definitions:
1. To herd livestock.
- Related terms: 牧童 (herdsboy), 畜牧 (animal husbandry), 牧场 (pasture), 放牧 (to graze), 游牧 (nomadic herding), 牧民 (herdsmen), 牧歌 (herdsman's song), 牧群 (herd).
2. To govern / manage.
- Usage: 牧民 (governing the people).
3. An official in charge of governing people in ancient times.
- Example: 州牧 (prefect of a province).
Origin and Structure:
- **Basic Meaning**: To herd livestock.
- **Character Composition**: Pictographic nature; derived from the combination of 牛 (cattle) and 攵 (to strike), indicating the action of herding cattle or sheep with a stick.
Additional Meanings:
1. Same as the basic meaning ([En.] herd).
2. To rule; take charge of ([En.] rule; take charge of).
Usage Examples:
- 牧人 (herdsman)
- 牧场 (pastureland)
- An official or office in charge of livestock breeding ([En.] official in charge of livestock breeding)
- Prefect in ancient times ([En.] prefecturor)
- A surname.
References:
1. The term describes a herder responsible for livestock.
2. In literature and texts, it exemplifies governance both in a societal and pastoral context.
3. Example references include historical texts that demonstrate the responsibilities of the position in governance and livestock management.