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The character 畜 combines the upper component 玄 (xuán), historically suggesting a cord or something dark, with the lower component 田 (tián), meaning a field. Its early structural idea involved gathering or storing resources from the field. This concept of accumulation extended to the raising of domestic animals for agriculture. As a result, the character developed distinct pronunciations and grammatical roles. Pronounced 'chù', it functions as a noun for livestock. Pronounced 'xù', it acts as a verb meaning to rear or domesticate animals, reflecting agricultural practices.
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农场有很多牲畜。
畜牧业是重要的产业。
他们畜养了许多牛羊。
畜产品质量必须保证。
这个地区适合发展畜牧业。
农民依靠牲畜维持生计。
政府支持畜产品出口。
现代畜牧业采用高科技手段。