Definition
养鱼 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to raise fish' — either as a hobby (keeping aquarium fish) or commercially (fish farming). The verb 养 and the object 鱼 can split apart when you add aspect particles like 了 or 过, or when you insert a measure phrase (养了很多鱼). You cannot put a direct object after 养鱼 itself; instead, use the separated form.
v.o.
to raise fishto keep fish (as pets or for aquaculture)
Examples
- 养鱼。Tā zài jiā yǎng yú.He raises fish at home.
- 。Tā yǎng le hěn duō yú.He raised a lot of fish.
- 。Wǒ cónglái méi yǎng guo yú.I've never raised fish before.
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