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ox hair (used as a metaphor for sth very numerous or sth fine and delicate)Sources & editorial notes
Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.
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Original source entry:
牛毛 牛毛 [niu2 mao2] /ox hair (used as a metaphor for sth very numerous or sth fine and delicate)/Reference definitions and teaching material have separate provenance.
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