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🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

家禽养殖

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Jiāqín yǎngzhí

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Poultry farming/ˈpoʊl.tri ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"家禽养殖在中国的农业中占有重要地位。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The practice of breeding and raising domesticated birds, such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys, for their eggs and meat.

    "Poultry-farming has become a significant industry, providing a major source of protein for the population."
  2. 2

    A specific type of agriculture focused on the production of poultry products.

    "Many farmers are transitioning to poultry-farming to meet the increasing demand for organic eggs."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Middle English word 'pultrie', originating from Old French 'poulet' (chicken), ultimately from Latin 'pullus' (young animal). Combined with 'farming', originating from Old French 'ferme', meaning a fixed rent or agricultural holding.

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