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畜 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
livestock; domesticated animal; domestic animal
to raise (animals)
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farm animal
domestic animal
breeding stock
domestic animal
six domestic animals, namely: pig, cow, sheep, horse, chicken and dog
animal power
draft animal
domestic animal
stud
animal manure
to raise animals
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It's time for the Tuaregs to transfer their herds to the valley.
Source: Tatoeba #13573399 · CC BY 2.0 FRYou filthy beast, get out of here!
Source: Tatoeba #4218333 · CC BY 2.0 FRLife in prison is worse than the life of an animal.
Source: Tatoeba #345894 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.