垫脚 (diàn jiao) — (noun) bedding material (straw, earth, etc.) spread on the floor of an animal pen
Definition
Specific term for the straw, earth, or other absorbent material spread on the floor of an animal pen to soak up waste. Used in farming contexts.
noun
bedding material (straw, earth, etc.) spread on the floor of an animal pen
Examples
- 垫脚。Nóng mín zài zhū juàn lǐ pù le xīn de diàn jiao.The farmer spread fresh bedding in the pigsty.
- 垫脚。Zhè xiē diàn jiao kě yǐ bǎo chí zhū juàn gān jìng.This bedding keeps the pigsty clean.
- 垫脚。Xīn mǎi de diàn jiao yǐ jīng yòng wán le.The newly bought bedding has been used up.
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