家畜

jiāchù

noun #22,545

Measure Word

一头家畜 tóu

Meanings

1 domestic animal
2 livestock
3 cattle

Characters

home; family; household

livestock; domestic animal

Examples

农场里养了很多家畜。

Nóngchǎng lǐ yǎng le hěn duō jiāchù.

Many domestic animals are raised on the farm.

家畜包括猪、牛、羊等动物。

Jiāchù bāokuò zhū, niú, yáng děng dòngwù.

Livestock includes animals such as pigs, cows, and sheep.

Tips

usage

家畜 refers broadly to animals kept by humans for agricultural purposes. 家禽 (jiāqín) refers specifically to poultry (chickens, ducks, etc.). Together they cover the main categories of farm animals.

Stroke Order

家 jiā

畜 chù