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Chinese dictionary
v.domesticate; raise and train (animals); tame
驯养一只猴子
tame a monkey
他擅长驯养动物。
He is good at domesticating animals.
哺乳动物开始被驯养是为了取奶。
Mammals were first domesticated for their milk.
Word usage
- Note"驯养" is different from "驯化". "驯化" puts more emphasis on promoting transformation instead of breeding; "驯养" emphasizes the righteousness of breeding. The objects of "驯化" can be animals or plants; the objects of "驯养" can only be animals.