U+7267 "牧" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character
U+7267 "牧" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that primarily means "to herd" or "to tend livestock," often used in words related to pastoralism and shepherding, such as "牧民" meaning herdsman or "牧场" meaning pasture. Its structure combines the radical for "ox" or "cow" (牛) on the left, representing livestock, with a component on the right (攵) that suggests action or striking, together conveying the idea of guiding or managing animals. This character appears in historical texts dating back to ancient Chinese oracle bone script, where it depicted a hand holding a stick chasing after an ox, reflecting its enduring role in agriculture and nomadic culture. In modern usage, it is also common in personal names and place names across East Asia, symbolizing stewardship and pastoral life.