Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "犊", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "犊", and master the standard way of writing the character "犊".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 犊
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "犊" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
犊 (dú)
1. 小牛。
- Calf.
2. 小牛:牛~。初生之~不怕虎。
- Calf: A newborn calf is not afraid of tigers.
3. 形声。从牛,卖声。小牛
- Phonetic composition: composed of the "cow" radical; means "calf."
4. 同本义
- Same as the original meaning: calf.
5. 泛指牛
- Generally refers to cattle.
6. 姓
- A surname.
引:
1. 《说文》:犊,牛子也。
- "Shuō Wén": "Dú" refers to a young cow.
2. 《礼记·礼器》:诸侯膳以犊。
- "Lǐ Jì (Book of Rites)": Feudal lords serve calf dishes.
3. 《礼记·郊特牲》:用犊贵诚也。
- "Lǐ Jì": Using calves symbolizes sincerity.
例:
- 犊牛 (犊子,犊儿。小牛): calf (young cow).
- 犊角茧 (喻指年轻人): metaphorically refers to young people.
- 犊鼻 (小牛鼻。又作犊鼻裨的简称): calf's nose; also a specific acupuncture point on the human body, located below the kneecap, above the tibia; commonly referred to as "knee eye."
例:
- 犊衣 (牛衣): cattle clothing.