seon4 joeng5馴養驯养
Jyutpingseon4 joeng5
Yalesèuhn yéuhng
Definition
To domesticate; to breed and tame a species for human use.
neutralanimalsnature
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the biological and historical process of modifying a species over generations to suit human needs. It implies a long term evolutionary change rather than just training a single animal to behave. Use this term in academic or formal discussions about biology and history rather than describing how you taught your pet to sit.
Examples
Humans have domesticated many different kinds of animals.
Do you know when cats started to be domesticated by humans?
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Common phrases
domesticated animals
domestication process
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 訓練, which refers to training an individual animal to perform specific tasks or tricks. 馴養 involves selective breeding and genetic adaptation over time, whereas 訓練 is a temporary behavioral modification.
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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.
