súc mục
Definition
- Noun (Archaic):
- Animal husbandry; livestock farming: The practice of breeding and raising domestic animals for agricultural purposes such as food, labor, or materials. This term is now considered old-fashioned and is rarely used in modern Vietnamese.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nghề súc mục đã có từ rất lâu đời. (The profession of animal husbandry has existed for a very long time.)
- Ông ấy nghiên cứu về các phương pháp súc mục cổ truyền. (He researches traditional livestock farming methods.)
Advanced Usage
- The term súc mục is primarily found in historical, literary, or academic texts discussing traditional agriculture. In contemporary language, the word chăn nuôi is universally used instead.
Variants and Related Words
- Chăn nuôi (n): The modern and standard term for animal husbandry, livestock farming.
- Chăn nuôi gia súc là ngành kinh tế quan trọng. (Cattle farming is an important economic sector.)
Synonyms
- Animal husbandry: The science of breeding and caring for farm animals.
- Livestock farming: The raising of animals for use or profit.
Notes on Usage
- súc mục is an archaic term. Learners should use chăn nuôi in all modern contexts, including speaking, writing, and formal reports. Using súc mục may sound unnatural or overly literary.