Definition
畜牧 (xùmù) is a noun meaning the industry or practice of raising livestock (animal husbandry). It contrasts with 牲畜 (shēngchù), which refers to the animals themselves (livestock), and with 养活 (yǎnghuo), a verb for the act of raising or supporting animals (or people). Use 畜牧 when talking about farming as a sector or activity.
noun
animal husbandrylivestock farming
Easily confused
- 序幕xù mùsound-alikeprologue, prelude
Examples
- 畜牧。Tā jiā de xù mù shēngyi zuò de hěn dà.His family's animal husbandry business is very big.
- 畜牧。Zhège guójiā yǐ xù mù wéi zhǔ.This country mainly relies on animal husbandry.
- 畜牧。Xuéxí xù mù xūyào hěn duō zhuānyè zhīshi.Learning animal husbandry requires a lot of professional knowledge.
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