Meanings of 饲料
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饲料 (sìliào) vs 食物 (shíwù) — use 饲料 specifically for animal feed, while 食物 refers to food for humans.
饲料 is typically used in agricultural contexts, so it may not be appropriate in casual conversation. Be cautious of the tone when pronouncing it; mispronouncing the fourth tone can change its meaning. Common collocations include 饲料厂 (feed factory) and 饲料配方 (feed formula).
While 饲料 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to agricultural terms often encountered in HSK Level 4 and above. Focus on related vocabulary like 动物 (animals) and 农业 (agriculture) to build context around this term.
Learners often confuse 饲料 with 食品 (shípǐn), which means food for humans. For instance, saying '我买了饲料' (I bought feed) when referring to groceries is incorrect; the correct term would be '食品'.
Pronunciation of 饲料
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Component Characters
How to say feed in Chinese
“feed” in Chinese is饲料
饲料 (sì liào) refers to animal feed or fodder used in agriculture to nourish livestock. This term is commonly used in contexts related to farming, animal husbandry, and food production, highlighting its importance in ensuring the health and growth of animals.
When to use 饲料
饲料 is typically used in agricultural contexts, so it may not be appropriate in casual conversation. Be cautious of the tone when pronouncing it; mispronouncing the fourth tone can change its meaning. Common collocations include 饲料厂 (feed factory) and 饲料配方 (feed formula).
饲料 or something close to it
饲料 (sìliào) vs 食物 (shíwù) — use 饲料 specifically for animal feed, while 食物 refers to food for humans.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 饲料 with 食品 (shípǐn), which means food for humans. For instance, saying '我买了饲料' (I bought feed) when referring to groceries is incorrect; the correct term would be '食品'.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 饲料
饲料 is used for various livestock, including cattle, pigs, sheep, and poultry.
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