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养
yǎng
Description
"养"这个字有很多意思，最常见的是照顾人或动物，让他们长大。
The character "养" has many meanings, the most common being to take care of people or animals to help them grow.
我们也用"养"来说种花或者保持好习惯。
We also use "养" to talk about growing flowers or maintaining good habits.
Meanings
养yǎng
to raise or bring up a child
父母养大了三个孩子。
The parents raised three children.
养yǎng
to keep or raise animals or plants
我家养了一只猫。
My family has a cat.
养yǎng
to rest and recover; to cultivate a habit
你要好好养病。
You need to take good care of yourself while recovering.
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Notes
- Nuance
养 stresses long-term care and nurturing, unlike 照顾 which means short-term looking after.
- Etymology
originally meant to feed and nourish, later extended to raising, keeping, and cultivating.
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