牛
仔

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The Chinese word "牛仔" is formed by directly combining the character "牛" meaning "cow" with the character "仔" meaning "young one" to create a compound that literally denotes "young cow", and by extension refers to a "cowboy" due to the association with tending cattle.

Example Sentences Hide

牛仔裤很舒服。

Niúzǎikù hěn shūfu.

Jeans are very comfortable.

妈妈洗了我的牛仔裤。

Māma xǐ le wǒ de niúzǎikù.

Mom washed my jeans.

牛仔帽是西部电影的象征。

Niúzǎi mào shì xībù diànyǐng de xiàngzhēng.

Cowboy hats are a symbol of Western movies.

这件牛仔外套搭配裙子很好看。

Zhè jiàn niúzǎi wàitào dāpèi qúnzi hěn hǎokàn.

This denim jacket looks good with a skirt.

在牛仔文化中，马和套索是不可或缺的元素。

Zài niúzǎi wénhuà zhōng, mǎ hé tàosuǒ shì bùkě huò quē de yuánsù.

In cowboy culture, horses and lassos are indispensable elements.

Word Definition - 牛仔

niú zǎi cowboy

Individual Character Details

牛 niú, niú
仔 zǎi, zī, zǐ