English–Chinese
“livestock” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshēng chù
Example
牲畜在院子里吃草。shēng chù zài yuàn zi lǐ chī cǎo
The livestock are eating grass in the yard.
How to say “livestock” in Chinese
“Livestock” in Chinese is 牲畜 (shēng chù).
A group of farm animals kept under human care for work, food, or trade.
Example sentences with 牲畜
市场上检疫不合格的牲畜不得出售。shì chǎng shàng jiǎn yì bù hé gé de shēng chù bù dé chū shòu
Livestock that fail quarantine inspection may not be sold at the market.
Tips for using 牲畜
- The word belongs to farming and animal-raising vocabulary, so it is less natural for a household pet, which is usually identified by its species or role.