Meanings of 赡
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AI Study Notes for 赡
供 (gōng) — use 赡 (shàn) when emphasizing obligation and care in support, whereas 供 (gōng) is more neutral and can refer to providing without the same emotional nuance.
Imagine a wealthy person (the rich aspect of 赡) holding an umbrella (the radical 赡, which resembles a protective covering) over their family, symbolizing support. The pronunciation 'shàn' can be linked to 'shining' like wealth, emphasizing the richness of care provided.
Be cautious not to confuse 赡 with similar-sounding characters, as the meaning can change significantly. It is often used in formal contexts, especially in legal or family discussions. Common collocations include 赡养 (shàn yǎng), meaning to support and raise, particularly in reference to elders.
While 赡 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to HSK Level 5 words concerning family and support, such as 家庭 (jiā tíng, family) and 责任 (zé rèn, responsibility). Focus on understanding its usage in familial contexts to enhance vocabulary related to social obligations.
In Chinese culture, the concept of 赡 is deeply rooted in filial piety, where children are expected to support their aging parents as a moral duty. This reflects the Confucian value of respecting and caring for one's family.
Learners often confuse 赡 with 赞 (zàn, to praise), leading to incorrect phrases like 赞养 instead of the correct 赡养. Ensure you are using 赡 when discussing support and care.
Pronunciation of 赡
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Etymology of 赡
Phonosemantic compound. 贝 represents the meaning and 詹 represents the sound. Simplified form of 贍.
money
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Grammar Patterns of 赡
赡 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他是他可怜的老母亲的唯一____养者.
He is the only support that his poor old mother has.
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Cultural Notes for 赡
In Chinese culture, the concept of 赡 is deeply rooted in filial piety, where children are expected to support their aging parents as a moral duty. This reflects the Confucian value of respecting and caring for one's family.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 赡
You can use 赡 when discussing family obligations, such as financial support for parents or dependents.