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    Referring to rhinoceros with 犀牛 (xīniú)

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    Explanation

    The noun 犀牛 (xīniú) means "rhinoceros." It is used in contexts related to wildlife, conservation, and poaching. The word combines 犀 (rhino) and 牛 (ox), reflecting the animal's large, ox-like build.

    Examples

    • 非洲的犀牛数量正在急剧减少。

      fēizhōu de xīniú shùliàng zhèngzài jíjù jiǎnshǎo.

      The number of rhinoceroses in Africa is decreasing dramatically.

    • 动物园里新来了一头小犀牛。

      dòngwùyuán lǐ xīn lái le yī tóu xiǎo xīniú.

      A baby rhinoceros recently arrived at the zoo.

    • 保护犀牛是全球野生动物保护的重点之一。

      bǎohù xīniú shì quánqiú yěshēng dòngwù bǎohù de zhòngdiǎn zhī yī.

      Protecting rhinoceroses is one of the priorities of global wildlife conservation.

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