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The word "豢养" is a compound formed from the characters "豢" and "养". "豢" incorporates the radical "豕" (pig) and historically represents feeding or domesticating animals, while "养" means to raise or nurture. Their combination yields the meaning of rearing or keeping animals, specifically through feeding and care.
Word Definition - 豢养
to keep (an animal); to look after the needs of (a person or an animal); (fig.) to keep (a spy, lackey etc) in one's pay
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