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The character "牲" is structurally composed of the semantic element "牛", denoting ox or cattle, and the phonetic element "生", which provides its pronunciation. Etymologically, it initially referred specifically to animals bred for sacrificial purposes in ritual contexts. Over time, its meaning expanded beyond ceremonial use to encompass domestic animals raised for agricultural work, food production, and other practical utilities, leading to its current application in terms such as "牲畜" for livestock.
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这些牲畜很可爱。
牲口在田里干活。
他牺牲了休息时间。
这些牲口需要充足的饲料。
为了保护牲畜，他们建了围栏。
牺牲个人利益有时是必要的。
在古代，祭祀要用三牲。
他的牺牲精神值得我们学习。