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牛
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Stroke order — 4 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 牛
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 牛奶 | niú nǎi | cow's milk |
| 牛仔裤 | niú zǎi kù | jeans |
| 吹牛 | chuī niú | to talk big; to shoot off one's mouth |
| 牛 | Niú | surname Niu |
| 奶牛 | nǎi niú | milk cow; dairy cow |
FAQ
How many strokes does 牛 have?
牛 has 4 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 牛?
The pinyin for 牛 is niú. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄋㄧㄡˊ.
What does 牛 mean in Chinese?
牛 means: surname Niu. It appears in common words such as 牛奶、牛仔裤、吹牛.