nung4 jip6農業农业
Jyutpingnung4 jip6
Yalenùhng yihp
Definition
Agriculture; the farming industry of cultivating crops and raising livestock on a large scale.
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How it's used
Refers primarily to the formal industry or sector rather than the act of gardening or small scale farming. It is frequently used in news reports or academic discussions regarding food security and land use policy. For casual conversation about growing crops or keeping livestock, people prefer using terms like 種嘢 or 養殖.
Examples
Is there still any agricultural development in Hong Kong?
His family has always been involved in agriculture.
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Grammar guides
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