Writing
养殖 (yǎng zhí) — how to say "to breed" in Chinese
养殖
To breed, to cultivate
verb
Character composition
养
to raise, to nurture
殖
to breed, to multiply
Radicals / Keys
歹
Death
#78 · dǎi · 4 strokes
八
Eight
#12 · bā · 2 strokes
Collocations
养殖鱼虾
yǎng zhí yú xiā
breed fish and shrimp
Examples
这家公司专门养殖家禽和牲畜。
This company specializes in breeding poultry and livestock.
他养殖鱼。
He breeds fish.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to breed" in Chinese?
"to breed" in Chinese is 养殖 (yǎng zhí).
What does 养殖 mean in English?
养殖 (yǎng zhí) means "To breed, to cultivate".
How is 养殖 pronounced?
It is pronounced yǎng zhí (written as yang zhi, yangzhi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to breed" in Chinese characters?
It is written 养殖: 养 has 9 strokes, 殖 has 12 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 养殖?
养殖 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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