飼 (sì) - To feed, to raise (animals), to provide nourishment,
飼 · sì
To feed, to raise (animals), to provide nourishment, to rear livestock.
To feed, to raise (animals), to provide nourishment,
Usage highlights
To raise animalsAnimal feedTo feed birdsTo keep poultryTo rear livestockPet owner
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He feeds the birds every morning (飼鳥).
- They raise cattle on their farm (飼養牛).
- This is special fish food (魚飼料).
- She works in animal husbandry (畜牧業).
Collocations
- To raise animals(飼養)
- Animal feed(飼料)
- To feed birds(飼鳥)
- To keep poultry(飼雞)
- To rear livestock(飼畜)
- Pet owner(飼主)
Idioms
- To feed a tiger invites calamity(養虎飼患)
- To raise silkworms and weave cloth(飼蠶織帛)
- To feed horses and groom them(飼馬秣馬)
Cultural background
FAQ- Historically important in agricultural societies for animal husbandry and silk production.
- The character reflects the practical necessity of feeding and caring for domesticated animals.
- In modern context, often used in pet care and animal nutrition industries.