犓 (chú) - To feed or fatten livestock & to raise animals by providing fodder.

犓Tone 2

chú ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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犓 · chú

To feed or fatten livestock;

to raise animals by providing fodder.

To feed or fatten livestockto raise animals by providing fodder.

Usage highlights

Fatten cattleRaise pigsAnimal feedingLivestock fodderFeed animals

Synonyms

  • 饲— to feed, to raise
  • 养— to raise, to nurture
  • 喂— to feed

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer fattens the cattle (犓牛).
  • They raise pigs with good feed (犓豕).
  • Proper feeding is essential for livestock health (犓养).

Collocations

  • Fatten cattle(犓牛)
  • Raise pigs(犓豕)
  • Animal feeding(犓养)
  • Livestock fodder(犓秣)
  • Feed animals(犓畜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character reflects ancient Chinese agricultural practices of animal husbandry.
  • It appears in classical texts related to farming and livestock management.
  • The character structure combines the cow radical with phonetic components related to feeding.

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