Chinese
sìyǎng
Meaning: to raise; to rear; to breed
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

飼養
飼
養
饲养
饲
养

Example sentences

His family raises a few cute puppies.
農場裡飼養了牛、羊等各類牲畜。
农场里饲养了牛、羊等各类牲畜。
Various types of livestock such as cattle and sheep are raised on the farm.
農場裡飼養了許多家禽,如雞、鴨和鵝。
农场里饲养了许多家禽,如鸡、鸭和鹅。
Many poultry such as chickens, ducks, and geese are raised on the farm.
農場裡飼養著各種家畜。
农场里饲养著各种家畜。
Various kinds of livestock are raised on the farm.
這種貓的體型非常小巧,很適合在公寓裡飼養。
这种猫的体型非常小巧,很适合在公寓里饲养。
This breed of cat is very small in size, making it very suitable for keeping in an apartment.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for animals, implying the act of providing food and care over a period of time.

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