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领养
lǐngyǎng
Description
“领养”是指把别人的孩子或者动物带回家，当成自己的家人来照顾。
"领养" means taking someone else's child or animal home and caring for them as your own family member.
很多人喜欢去动物中心领养小猫小狗。
Many people like to adopt kittens and puppies from animal centers.
Meanings
领养lǐngyǎng
to adopt a child or animal
他们领养了一个女孩。
They adopted a girl.
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Notes
- Etymology
领 (to receive/take) + 养 (to raise), literally 'take in and raise'.
- Nuance
领养 often used for pets or bringing a child home; 收养 stresses legal adoption.
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