tiě​niú

iron ox

  • created sense approved 铁牛/鐵牛 · tiě​niú · iron ox — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    铁牛 / 鐵牛

    tiě​niú

    iron ox

    An ox cast in iron; historically placed near rivers or bridges to ward off floods or serve as anchors.

    铁 (literal) → 铁/鐵 · tiě · iron 牛 (literal) → 牛 · niú · ox

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  • created sense approved 铁牛/鐵牛 · tiě​niú · tractor — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    铁牛 / 鐵牛

    tiě​niú

    tractor

    A colloquial name for a tractor or mechanical tiller.

    铁 (literal) → 铁/鐵 · tiě · iron 牛 (literal) → 牛 · niú · ox

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  • created sense approved 铁牛/鐵牛 · tiě​niú · strongman — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    铁牛 / 鐵牛

    tiě​niú

    strongman

    A metaphor for a person of great physical strength, often used as a nickname

    铁 (literal) → 铁/鐵 · tiě · firm 牛 (literal) → 牛 · niú · ox

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  • created sense approved 铁牛/鐵牛 · tiě​niú · man of integrity — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    铁牛 / 鐵牛

    tiě​niú

    man of integrity

    A metaphor for a person of upright, unyielding, and straightforward character

    铁 (literal) → 铁/鐵 · tiě · firm 牛 (literal) → 牛 · niú · stubborn

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