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教养

jiàoyǎng

Description

"教养"是指一个人受过的教育和好的行为习惯。

"教养" refers to the education a person has received and good behavioral habits.

我们常常说一个有礼貌的人"很有教养"。

We often say a polite person is "很有教养" (well-mannered).

Meanings

教养jiàoyǎng

good manners; breeding; upbringing

这个孩子很有教养。

This child is well-mannered.

教养jiàoyǎng

to bring up and educate (children)

父母教养孩子很不容易。

It's not easy for parents to raise children.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    教 (teach) + 养 (raise, nurture), combining education and upbringing.

  • Nuance

    as a noun it stresses polite, cultivated behavior resulting from good upbringing.

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