Definition
喂养 means 'to feed and care for' a baby, pet, or domestic animal, focusing on the daily act of providing food. It differs from 抚养 (raising a child with emotional/financial care) and 饲养 (rearing livestock on a farm). 养活 is broader, meaning 'to support' a family or keep animals alive.
verb
to feed and care for (a baby, pet, domestic animal)
Examples
- 喂养。Tā měitiān wèi yǎng bǎobao sān cì.She feeds the baby three times a day.
- 喂养。Wǒ měitiān zǎoshang wèi yǎng wǒ de māo.I feed my cat every morning.
- 喂养。Zhè zhǒng sìliào kěyǐ yònglái wèi yǎng jī.This kind of feed can be used to feed chickens.
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