This is the 5944th most frequent Korean word.
사육
The Korean word "사육" means "breeding" or "raising (animals)."
Here, "사육" means to raise animals, especially for farming purposes.
농부는 가축을 사육하고 있다.
The farmer is raising livestock.
In this context, "사육" refers to the caring and keeping of animals in a controlled environment like a zoo.
동물원에서는 다양한 동물을 사육한다.
The zoo raises various animals.
This usage of "사육" implies an ethically questionable method of raising or breeding animals.