牛 (niú) — (noun) ox, cow, bull; (adjective, slang) awesome, impressive
Definition
牛 as a noun means ox/cow/bull (count with 头 or 条). As slang it's an older, more casual 'awesome' — 棒 is the everyday pick, 厉害 highlights skill rather than coolness.
noun
oxcowbull(adjective, slang) awesomeimpressive
Measure word · 条, 头
Examples
- 牛。Zhè tóu niú hěn dà.This cow is very big.
- 牛！Tā chàng gē zhēn niú!He sings really awesome!
- 牛。niú Zài cǎo dì shàng chī cǎo.The cow is eating grass on the meadow.
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