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The Chinese word 山羊 is formed by combining two characters: 山, meaning "mountain", and 羊, meaning "goat" or "sheep". Together, they create a compound word where 山 descriptively modifies 羊, literally indicating a "mountain goat". This structure visually and conceptually links the animal to its typical habitat, forming a straightforward representation through the juxtaposition of meaningful components.

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这只山羊很可爱。

Zhè zhī shānyáng hěn kě'ài.

This goat is very cute.

山羊喜欢吃绿色的草。

Shānyáng xǐhuān chī lǜsè de cǎo.

Goats like to eat green grass.

农民养山羊为了生产山羊奶。

Nóngmín yǎng shānyáng wèile shēngchǎn shānyángnǎi.

Farmers raise goats to produce goat milk.

在山区,山羊是重要的经济动物。

Zài shānqū, shānyáng shì zhòngyào de jīngjì dòngwù.

In mountainous areas, goats are important economic animals.

由于山羊适应性强,它们能在恶劣环境中生存。

Yóuyú shānyáng shìyìng xìng qiáng, tāmen néng zài èliè huánjìng zhōng shēngcún.

Because goats have strong adaptability, they can survive in harsh environments.

Word Definition - 山羊

shān yáng goat; (gymnastics) small-sized vaulting horse

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