cow

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 牛 has 4 strokes and appears in words for cattle, beef, and milk.
• Basic usage: 牛肉 is read ぎゅうにく, and 牛乳 is read ぎゅうにゅう.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Meat and milk
  • 薄切りの牛肉 means thinly sliced beef.
  • 温かい牛乳 means warm milk.
  • 牛 is read ぎゅう in both words.