奶牛

• 拼音: nǎi niú
• 汉字拆解: 奶 = milk; 牛 = pictograph of a cow's head. Milk-producing cattle.

含义

Dairy cow; milk cow.

Specifically refers to cows bred for milk production, as opposed to 肉牛 (beef cattle). Often Holstein breed with distinctive black and white spots. Important in dairy industry. Children often recognize them from picture books and farm visits.

例句

1. 这个农场养了上百头奶牛，每天能产好几吨牛奶。
2. 黑白花的奶牛是小朋友们最喜欢的动物之一。
3. 现代化的奶牛场用机器挤奶，效率比人工高多了。

用法指南

语境: farming, agriculture, food

语气: descriptive

正确说法

• 这头奶牛产奶量很高。(This dairy cow has high milk production.)
• 奶牛需要精心饲养。(Dairy cows need to be carefully raised.)

错误说法

• 把奶牛和水牛混淆 (奶牛 is dairy cow; 水牛 is water buffalo)

起源与历史

Compound of 奶 (milk) + 牛 (cow/cattle). Cattle raised for milk.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal