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领养
lǐngyǎng
Description
领养的意思是把别人的孩子或动物当成自己的来照顾。
The meaning of "领养" is to take someone else's child or animal as your own and care for them.
很多人喜欢去动物中心领养小狗或小猫。
Many people like to go to animal centers to "领养" puppies or kittens.
Meanings
领养lǐngyǎng
to adopt (a child or animal)
他们领养了一个可爱的女孩。
They adopted a lovely girl.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
领 (to receive/take in) + 养 (to raise, nurture).
- Nuance
领养 often used for pets/animals; 收养 is more formal, mainly for children.
In videos
“虎侠钱儿不领养”
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