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培养
péiyǎng
Description
"培养"是让人、动物或植物慢慢成长变好的意思。
"培养" means to let people, animals, or plants gradually grow and improve.
我们常说培养孩子、培养习惯或者培养兴趣。
We often say 培养 children, 培养 habits, or 培养 interests.
Meanings
培养péiyǎng
to cultivate; to develop (people, skills, habits)
老师喜欢培养学生的兴趣。
The teacher likes to cultivate students' interests.
培养péiyǎng
to grow or culture (cells, bacteria, plants)
科学家在实验室里培养细菌。
Scientists cultivate bacteria in the laboratory.
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Notes
- Etymology
培 (to bank up soil) + 养 (to raise/nourish), together meaning to foster growth.
- Nuance
培养 stresses long-term nurturing; 培训 means short-term skills training.
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