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    Expressing "raise" or "cultivate" with 养殖 (yǎngzhí)

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    Structure

    养殖 + Object/Noun

    Explanation

    The verb 养殖 (yǎngzhí) means "to raise," "to breed," or "to cultivate" and specifically refers to farming animals or aquatic organisms for commercial purposes. It is commonly used in the context of aquaculture, livestock, and fisheries. For example, 养殖社区 refers to a community engaged in aquaculture or farming.

    Examples

    • 他们家养殖了几千只鸡和鸭。

      tāmen jiā yǎngzhí le jǐ qiān zhī jī hé yā.

      Their family raises several thousand chickens and ducks.

    • 沿海地区的很多农民靠养殖虾类为生。

      yánhǎi dìqū de hěn duō nóngmín kào yǎngzhí xiālèi wéi shēng.

      Many farmers in coastal areas make a living by farming shrimp.

    • 这个基地主要养殖淡水鱼。

      zhè ge jīdì zhǔyào yǎngzhí dànshuǐ yú.

      This base mainly farms freshwater fish.

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