niú​jì​tóng​cáo

the common and the great are treated alike

  1. ox
    ox; cow; bull; cattle; any of various bovine animals
  2. thoroughbred horse
    (bound form) a legendary horse capable of running a thousand miles in a single day; a thoroughbred horse. Used often in literary contexts like 老骥伏枥 lǎo​jì​fú​lì.
  3. tóng adverb
    together
    together; in common; to do something with others
  4. trough
    (bound form) a long, narrow container for animal feed or liquids; manger; vat