犄角 (jī jiǎo) — horn (of an animal, colloquial)

Definition

Colloquial word for an animal's horn or antler — used in everyday speech where 角 (HSK 6) is the neutral, broader term that also covers corners, edges, and angles.

noun

horn (of an animal, colloquial)

Measure word · 只

Examples

犄角。
Nà tóu niú de jī jiǎo yòu cháng yòu wān.
That cow's horns are long and curved.
犄角。
Liè rén bǎ lù de jī jiǎo guà zài qiáng shàng dàng zhuāng shì.
The hunter hung the deer's antlers on the wall as decoration.
犄角。
Zhè zhī yáng de jī jiǎo shàng yǒu gè xiǎo quē kǒu.
This sheep's horn has a small notch on it.

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