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March 24, 2026
培养(培養)péiyǎng(pei2yang3)
培养 (péi yǎng) refers to the process of cultivating or nurturing someone or something. It is commonly used in educational contexts to describe the development of skills or talents in students, as well as in biological contexts when referring to breeding or growing organisms. The word conveys a sense of care and active involvement in the growth process.
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Cultural Note
培养 is central to the concept of '人才培养' (réncái péiyǎng), which means 'talent cultivation' and is a key aspect of China's educational philosophy. It reflects the cultural importance placed on education and the nurturing of future leaders and skilled workers.
Memory Tip
Think of 培 (péi) as a 'pile' or 'to pile up' and 养 (yǎng) as 'to raise' or 'nurture.' Imagine a gardener piling up soil around a young plant to help it grow strong, symbolizing the nurturing and fostering aspect of education and development.
Meanings of 培养
péiyǎng(pei2yang3)
1to cultivate
2to breed
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About 培养
培养Simplified
培養Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#5203Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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发展 (fā zhǎn) refers to the broader concept of development or growth, while 培养 (péi yǎng) specifically emphasizes nurturing and active involvement in the process.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 培养 with 教育 (jiàoyù), which strictly means 'education.' 培养 implies a more hands-on, nurturing approach. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but is particularly common in discussions about talent development or skills training.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 培养 connects well with other educational terms like 学习 (xuéxí - to study) and 发展 (fāzhǎn - to develop). Focus on using it in sentences describing personal growth or development in a professional context.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 培养 by confusing it with 发展 (fāzhǎn), which means 'to develop' without the nurturing aspect. For instance, saying '我培养我的技能' (wǒ péiyǎng wǒ de jìnéng) is correct, but saying '我发展我的技能' (wǒ fāzhǎn wǒ de jìnéng) can imply a different meaning and context.
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培养 (péi yǎng) refers to the process of cultivating or nurturing someone or something. It is commonly used in educational contexts to describe the development of skills or talents in students, as well as in biological contexts when referring to breeding or growing organisms. The word conveys a sense of care and active involvement in the growth process.
When to use 培养
Be careful not to confuse 培养 with 教育 (jiàoyù), which strictly means 'education.' 培养 implies a more hands-on, nurturing approach. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but is particularly common in discussions about talent development or skills training.
培养 or something close to it
发展 (fā zhǎn) refers to the broader concept of development or growth, while 培养 (péi yǎng) specifically emphasizes nurturing and active involvement in the process.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 培养 by confusing it with 发展 (fāzhǎn), which means 'to develop' without the nurturing aspect. For instance, saying '我培养我的技能' (wǒ péiyǎng wǒ de jìnéng) is correct, but saying '我发展我的技能' (wǒ fāzhǎn wǒ de jìnéng) can imply a different meaning and context.
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Grammar Patterns of 培养
培养 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. It carries 9 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
