Meanings of 哺乳
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哺乳 (bǔrǔ) vs 喂养 (wèiyǎng) — use 哺乳 specifically for breastfeeding, while 喂养 refers to feeding in a broader sense, including bottle-feeding or solid foods.
哺乳 is a formal term often used in medical or educational contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar terms like 喂 (wèi), which simply means 'to feed' and can refer to feeding animals or children with food other than milk. The term is typically used in more formal discussions about breastfeeding.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 哺乳 connects with other vocabulary related to healthcare and family, such as 母亲 (mǔqīn, mother) and 婴儿 (yīng'ér, infant). Students should focus on the contexts in which it is used, particularly in healthcare discussions and child development.
Learners often confuse 哺乳 with 喂, using it incorrectly in informal settings, such as saying '我在哺乳我的孩子' in everyday conversation instead of '我在喂我的孩子'. Remember, 哺乳 is more formal and specific to breastfeeding.
Pronunciation of 哺乳
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How to say breast feeding in Chinese
“breast feeding” in Chinese is哺乳
哺乳 refers to the act of nursing or breastfeeding, where a mother feeds her infant with milk from her breasts. This term is commonly used in discussions about child-rearing, health, and maternal care, emphasizing the natural bond between mother and child during feeding.
When to use 哺乳
哺乳 is a formal term often used in medical or educational contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar terms like 喂 (wèi), which simply means 'to feed' and can refer to feeding animals or children with food other than milk. The term is typically used in more formal discussions about breastfeeding.
哺乳 or something close to it
哺乳 (bǔrǔ) vs 喂养 (wèiyǎng) — use 哺乳 specifically for breastfeeding, while 喂养 refers to feeding in a broader sense, including bottle-feeding or solid foods.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 哺乳 with 喂, using it incorrectly in informal settings, such as saying '我在哺乳我的孩子' in everyday conversation instead of '我在喂我的孩子'. Remember, 哺乳 is more formal and specific to breastfeeding.
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Grammar Patterns of 哺乳
哺乳 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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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在____动物细胞中脑磷脂和神经节苷脂可能执行同样的功能.
Those in mammalian cells, the cerebrosides and gangliosides, may perform similar functions.
Example Sentences for 哺乳 (4)
Frequently Asked Questions about 哺乳
No, while it primarily refers to human nursing, it can also describe the nursing of animals.
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