饲 (sì) - to feed & to raise (animals)
饲 · sì
to feed;
to raise (animals);
fodder;
feed
to feedto raise (animals)fodder
Usage highlights
to raise animalsanimal feedto feedraising poultryfodder grasslivestock breeding
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He feeds the chickens every morning (饲鸡).
- This is special fish food (鱼饲料).
- They raise cattle on the farm (饲养 cattle).
- The zoo has animal feeding sessions (动物饲喂).
Collocations
- to raise animals(饲养)
- animal feed(饲料)
- to feed(饲喂)
- raising poultry(饲禽)
- fodder grass(饲草)
- livestock breeding(饲畜)
Idioms
- To feed a tiger invites calamity(养虎饲患)
- To raise silkworms and weave cloth(饲蚕织帛)
- To feed horses and mow grass(饲马刍牧)
Cultural background
FAQ- Historically associated with animal husbandry and agriculture in Chinese society.
- Reflects the importance of proper animal care in traditional farming practices.
- Modern usage extends to pet care and industrial animal farming.