Definition

Noun: - Zebu: A type of domesticated cattle (Bos indicus) characterized by a prominent fatty hump on its shoulders, a large dewlap, and often drooping ears. Zebus are well-adapted to hot climates and are common in tropical regions such as South Asia, Africa, and parts of Vietnam.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trang trại của họ nuôi nhiều bò u vì chúng chịu được khí hậu nóng. (Their farm raises many zebus because they can tolerate hot climates.)
  • Bò u thường có bướu to trên vai. (The zebu usually has a large hump on its shoulders.)
  • So sánh bò u và bò thường (Comparing zebus and regular cattle).

Advanced Usage

• The term "bò u" is used specifically to distinguish this humped cattle breed from other types of cattle (like European breeds, often called or in Vietnamese). It is a standard zoological and agricultural term.

Variants and Related Words

• Bò (noun): Cattle, cow. This is the general term.
• Bò Zebu (noun): Another term for Zebu, often used in more formal or scientific contexts.
• Bò có bướu (noun): Humped cattle. A descriptive term.

Synonyms

• Trâu bò Ấn Độ: Indian cattle. (Note: This is a broader term that may include various breeds).
• Bò Brahman: Brahman cattle. (This refers to a specific, well-known breed of zebu).

Related Phrases / Compound Words

• Thịt bò u: Zebu meat.
• Giống bò u: Zebu breed.

Notes on Meaning

• The word "bò u" refers exclusively to the physical breed of cattle known as the zebu. It does not have other abstract or idiomatic meanings. The defining feature is the hump ( or ), which is the source of the name.

noun

1. Zebu