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饲料sìliàofeedHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #16939, Very Hard
饲料sìliàofodderHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #16939, Very Hard
sìliào(si4liao4)si liao T4
  1. 1feed
  2. 2fodder
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March 24, 2026

饲料(飼料)sìliào(si4liao4)

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.

Strokes18Frequency#16939DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, agriculture plays a vital role, and the concept of 饲料 underscores the importance of animal husbandry in food production. Many traditional Chinese festivals, such as the Spring Festival, celebrate the harvest and the care of livestock.

Memory Tip

Imagine a farmer (the character 饣, representing food) feeding his animals with a special mixture of grains and nutrients (料 means material or ingredients). Picture the farmer joyfully saying 'si' as he pours the feed, which sounds like 'si' in '饲料'.

Meanings of 饲料

sìliào(si4liao4)
1feed
2fodder
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About 饲料

饲料Simplified
飼料Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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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.

Usage Notes

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).

HSK Study Tips

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.

Common Mistakes

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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Component Characters

饲sìto raise
8 strokes饣
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料liàomaterial
HSK 610 strokes斗
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How to say feed in Chinese

“feed” in Chinese is饲料sìliào

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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饲料 is used for various livestock, including cattle, pigs, sheep, and poultry.

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