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Definition
To graze; to let livestock feed freely on pasture.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of tending livestock in open fields or pastures. While standard in formal or agricultural contexts, it is rarely used in daily urban conversation unless discussing farming or rural life. It carries a sense of traditional husbandry rather than modern industrial farming.
Examples
The farmer takes the sheep to the hillside to graze every day.
Do you know where is suitable for grazing?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
