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赡养
shànyǎng
Description
“赡养”是指在经济上和生活上照顾老人，通常是子女对父母的责任。
"赡养" means providing financial and daily care for the elderly, usually the responsibility of children towards their parents.
这个词比较正式，常在法律和家庭话题里用到。
This word is quite formal and often used in legal and family contexts.
Meanings
赡养shànyǎng
to support and provide for the elderly
子女应该赡养自己的父母。
Children should support their parents.
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Notes
- Etymology
赡 means to provide for + 养 means to nourish/raise.
- Nuance
赡养 is for the elderly/parents; 抚养 is for raising children.
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