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Definition
Livestock; domestic animals bred and kept for agricultural production or food.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to animals kept for agricultural purposes, such as meat, milk, or labor. While it technically includes poultry, it is most commonly associated with larger mammals like cows, pigs, and sheep in formal or agricultural contexts. It sounds quite clinical and is rarely used in casual conversation when talking about pets or individual animals.
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There are many livestock raised on the farm.
Do these livestock need to be vaccinated?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to refer to pets or wild animals, as it implies a utilitarian relationship between humans and the animals. For general animals, use 動物 instead.
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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.
