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    Using 山羊 (shānyáng) to express 'goat'

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    Explanation

    山羊 is the Chinese word for 'goat,' literally meaning 'mountain sheep.' It is used in everyday language to refer to goats in contexts such as farming, wildlife, and food.

    Examples

    • 山上有一群山羊在吃草。

      Shān shàng yǒu yī qún shānyáng zài chī cǎo.

      There is a flock of goats eating grass on the mountain.

    • 这家农场养了几十只山羊,主要用来产奶。

      Zhè jiā nóngchǎng yǎng le jǐ shí zhī shānyáng, zhǔyào yòng lái chǎn nǎi.

      This farm raises dozens of goats, mainly for producing milk.

    • 山羊的胡子长长的,看起来很有趣。

      Shānyáng de húzi zhǎng zhǎng de, kàn qǐlái hěn yǒuqù.

      The goat's beard is long and looks very funny.

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