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抚育 (fǔyù) is often used in a more formal or literary context, while 抚养 (fǔyǎng) is more common in everyday language.
Be cautious with the tone of the word; the third tone for both characters should be pronounced accurately to avoid confusion. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about family and parenting. Common collocations include 抚养孩子 (fǔyǎng háizi - raise children) and 抚养费 (fǔyǎng fèi - child support).
As an HSK Level 6 word, 抚养 connects well with other words related to family and upbringing, such as 教育 (jiàoyù - education) and 关心 (guānxīn - care). Focus on using it in contexts related to family discussions or social issues surrounding child-rearing.
Learners often confuse 抚养 with 养, using it inappropriately for pets or objects. For example, saying '我抚养我的猫' (Wǒ fǔyǎng wǒ de māo - I foster my cat) should instead be '我养我的猫' (Wǒ yǎng wǒ de māo).
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How to say to foster in Chinese
“to foster” in Chinese is抚养
The verb 抚养 (fǔyǎng) means to foster, bring up, or raise someone, typically referring to the care and nurturing of children or animals. It encompasses not only the physical act of providing for them but also the emotional and educational support necessary for their development.
When to use 抚养
Be cautious with the tone of the word; the third tone for both characters should be pronounced accurately to avoid confusion. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about family and parenting. Common collocations include 抚养孩子 (fǔyǎng háizi - raise children) and 抚养费 (fǔyǎng fèi - child support).
抚养 or something close to it
抚育 (fǔyù) is often used in a more formal or literary context, while 抚养 (fǔyǎng) is more common in everyday language.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 抚养 with 养, using it inappropriately for pets or objects. For example, saying '我抚养我的猫' (Wǒ fǔyǎng wǒ de māo - I foster my cat) should instead be '我养我的猫' (Wǒ yǎng wǒ de māo).
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Grammar Patterns of 抚养
抚养 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 3 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.
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仍然有许多女性为了____孩子而离职。
Many women still take career breaks to bring up children.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 抚养
You can say, '他们在美国抚养了两个孩子' (Tāmen zài Měiguó fǔyǎngle liǎng gè háizi) meaning 'They raised two children in the United States.'
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