养【yǎng】
HSK 2
- to raise (animals)
- to bring up (children)
- to keep (pets)
- to support
- to give birth
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to raise (animals)
- to bring up (children)
- to keep (pets)
- to support
- to give birth
This meaning is used when referring to the action of taking care of animals, providing them with food and shelter.
When used in the context of children, it means to raise, nurture, and educate them.
She brought up two smart and sensible children.
This meaning is used to describe the action of owning and taking care of pets.
This usage refers to providing financial or material support to someone.
He works hard to support his family.
This meaning is used when talking about giving birth to offspring.
She gave birth to a pair of twins.