牛郎 Traditional form: 牛郎 Pinyin (reading): Niúláng Definitions: Cowherd of the folk tale Cowherd and Weaving maid 牛郎織女/牛郎织女 Altair (star) Characters: 牛 - ox, cow, bull 郎 - gentleman, young man; husband Traditional characters: 牛 - ox, cow, bull 郎 - gentleman, young man; husband