Definition
家禽 (jiā qín) refers specifically to domesticated birds raised for meat or eggs, such as chickens, ducks, and geese. In contrast, 牲畜 (shēng chù) refers to larger domesticated animals like cattle, pigs, and sheep (livestock). Use 家禽 for birds and 牲畜 for mammals.
noun
poultrydomestic fowl
Examples
- 家禽，。Nóngchǎng shàng yǎng le hěn duō jiā qín, bǐrú jī hé yā.There are many poultry raised on the farm, such as chickens and ducks.
- 家禽，。Chāoshì lǐ de jiā qín dōu jīngguò jiǎnyì, kěyǐ fàngxīn mǎi.The poultry in the supermarket has all passed inspection, so you can buy it with confidence.
- ，家禽。Zuìjìn qínliúgǎn yánzhòng, yǎngzhíhù bìxū gěi jiā qín dǎ yìmiáo.Avian flu is serious recently; farmers must vaccinate their poultry.
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