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The character "饲" originates from its traditional form "飼", a semantic-phonetic compound where the radical "食" represents food and the component "司" provides both phonetic value and the sense of managing, together conveying the idea of overseeing the provision of nourishment. Initially, this character specifically referred to the act of feeding domesticated animals, a meaning that has remained consistently central throughout its history. While its application later extended to encompass the broader context of raising and caring for animals, it did not significantly shift to denote feeding humans, retaining its primary association with animal husbandry. The simplified form maintains the phonetic element "司" but alters the radical to "饣", a condensed version of "食", thus preserving the original conceptual framework while modifying its graphic representation.
Example Sentences Hide
我饲养了一只狗。
农民饲养了很多鸡。
这种饲料适合喂猪。
饲养宠物需要责任心。
他们用谷物饲养家禽。
饲养动物之前要考虑清楚。
这种新型饲料提高了牛奶产量。
为了确保动物福利，我们必须改进饲养方式。