养殖

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

养殖 (yǎngzhí) refers to the artificial raising and breeding of animals or plants, commonly used in contexts like fish farming, shrimp breeding, or poultry raising. It is a technical term often seen in agriculture, aquaculture, and animal husbandry.

Common Collocations

  • 养殖 (yǎngzhí yè): breeding industry, referring to the sector involved in breeding animals or plants.
  • 养殖 (yǎngzhíchǎng): breeding farm or facility.
  • 养殖技术 (yǎngzhí jìshù): breeding techniques or technology.

Usage Notes

养殖 emphasizes controlled, artificial breeding or raising, distinguishing it from wild growth or natural breeding. It is often used in formal or technical contexts rather than casual conversation. When talking about raising pets or children, (yǎng) alone is more common.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 养殖 with 种植 (zhòngzhí), which means planting crops. 养殖 is for animals and aquatic life, while 种植 is for plants and crops.

Example Sentences

This farm mainly breeds fish and shrimp.

The development of aquaculture has promoted the growth of the local economy.

He learned breeding techniques and is preparing to open a breeding farm.