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丑牛

Mandarin · pinyin chǒu niú

Year 2, year of the Bull or Ox (e.g. 2009)

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丑: chǒu · clown, comedian; second earthly branch
牛: niú · cow, ox, bull; Kangxi radical 93; 9th lunar mansion, determinative star β Capricorni (Dabih)

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3–2 · chou3 niu2

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