饲养 sìyǎng to raise
to raise; to rear
How to remember 饲养: 饲 to raise animals + 养 to raise = to raise.
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How it is used
- To raise / rear animals - 饲养家禽 (sìyǎng jiāqín) to raise poultry.
- Specifically for keeping and feeding animals/livestock; contrast 养 (yǎng), which is broader (养花 raise flowers, 养孩子 raise kids).
- Register: farming, zoology, somewhat formal.