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March 24, 2026
畜chù(chu4)
The character 畜 (chù) refers to livestock or domesticated animals kept for agricultural purposes. Commonly used in contexts related to farming and animal husbandry, it conveys the idea of raising animals for food, labor, or companionship.
Strokes10Radical田Frequency#6961DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, livestock plays a significant role in agrarian lifestyles, and terms related to domesticated animals are often used in idiomatic expressions and proverbs, reflecting their importance in daily life and economy.
Memory Tip
Imagine a farmer (the character '畜' has a field represented by the '田' radical) surrounded by various livestock like cows and pigs. The sound 'chù' can be remembered by picturing a cheerful farmer saying 'Chew, chew!' to his animals as he feeds them.
Meanings of 畜
chù(chu4)
primary
1livestock
2to raise (animals)
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About 畜
畜Simplified
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田Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 畜
Quick Contrast
家畜 (jiāchù) refers specifically to domesticated animals raised for agricultural purposes, while 畜 (chù) has a broader meaning that can include both domesticated and wild animals in some contexts.
Usage Notes
When using 畜, be mindful of its context; it's typically formal and used in agricultural settings. Common collocations include 畜牧 (chùmù - animal husbandry) and 畜生 (chùshēng - livestock). Note that it is not used in everyday conversation about pets, which usually use the word 宠物 (chǒngwù).
HSK Study Tips
Although 畜 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 4 terms related to agriculture and animals. Focus on understanding its usage in farming contexts and how it relates to other words like 动物 (dòngwù - animal).
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 畜 with 宠物 (chǒngwù) when referring to animals. For example, saying '我有一个畜' (wǒ yǒu yīgè chù - I have a livestock) is incorrect; instead, use '我有一个宠物' (wǒ yǒu yīgè chǒngwù - I have a pet).
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畜 = 田 + 玄. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 畜
IDS Structure⿱玄田
畜Full Character
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玄xuan2
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田Tian2
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How to say livestock in Chinese
“livestock” in Chinese is畜chù
The character 畜 (chù) refers to livestock or domesticated animals kept for agricultural purposes. Commonly used in contexts related to farming and animal husbandry, it conveys the idea of raising animals for food, labor, or companionship.
When to use 畜
When using 畜, be mindful of its context; it's typically formal and used in agricultural settings. Common collocations include 畜牧 (chùmù - animal husbandry) and 畜生 (chùshēng - livestock). Note that it is not used in everyday conversation about pets, which usually use the word 宠物 (chǒngwù).
畜 or something close to it
家畜 (jiāchù) refers specifically to domesticated animals raised for agricultural purposes, while 畜 (chù) has a broader meaning that can include both domesticated and wild animals in some contexts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 畜 with 宠物 (chǒngwù) when referring to animals. For example, saying '我有一个畜' (wǒ yǒu yīgè chù - I have a livestock) is incorrect; instead, use '我有一个宠物' (wǒ yǒu yīgè chǒngwù - I have a pet).
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Grammar Patterns of 畜
畜 carries 5 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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