zi6 liu2飼料饲料
Jyutpingzi6 liu2
Yalejih líu
Definition
Fodder; food used to feed animals.
neutralanimalsfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to agricultural or commercial feed for livestock and pets, rather than food for humans. While technically correct, it sounds quite formal or industrial in daily life, as people often use specific terms like 貓糧 or 狗糧 for household pets instead of the generic term.
Measure word
baau1包bāuExamples
Is this bag of feed enough to feed all the chickens?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe food for people, even as a joke, as it sounds dehumanizing and clinical. Use 食物 or 飯 instead.
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Grammar guides
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