Meanings of 收养
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AI Study Notes for 收养
收养 (shōuyǎng) vs 领养 (lǐngyǎng): use 收养 for a broader sense of taking responsibility, while 领养 specifically refers to formal adoption.
Be careful not to confuse 收养 with other similar terms like 养活 (yǎnghuó), which means to support someone financially. 收养 is more formal and used in contexts related to legal adoption or caregiving, while 养 can be informal and used for general care.
As 收养 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, students should learn it alongside related words like 养 (yǎng) and 收 (shōu). Focus on the context of family and caregiving to understand its usage better.
Learners often confuse 收养 with the verb 养 (yǎng), leading to incorrect phrases like '我收养狗' (wǒ shōuyǎng gǒu) instead of '我养狗' (wǒ yǎng gǒu) for 'I raise a dog'. Ensure you use 收养 only when referring to formal adoptions.
Pronunciation of 收养
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Component Characters
How to say to take in and care for (an elderly person, a dog etc) in Chinese
“to take in and care for (an elderly person, a dog etc)” in Chinese is收养
收养 (shōuyǎng) refers to the act of taking in and caring for someone or something that is not biologically related, such as adopting a child or caring for an elderly person or a pet. It conveys a sense of responsibility and nurturing, often used in both family and social contexts.
When to use 收养
Be careful not to confuse 收养 with other similar terms like 养活 (yǎnghuó), which means to support someone financially. 收养 is more formal and used in contexts related to legal adoption or caregiving, while 养 can be informal and used for general care.
收养 or something close to it
收养 (shōuyǎng) vs 领养 (lǐngyǎng): use 收养 for a broader sense of taking responsibility, while 领养 specifically refers to formal adoption.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 收养 with the verb 养 (yǎng), leading to incorrect phrases like '我收养狗' (wǒ shōuyǎng gǒu) instead of '我养狗' (wǒ yǎng gǒu) for 'I raise a dog'. Ensure you use 收养 only when referring to formal adoptions.
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Cultural Notes for 收养
While adoption is a well-established practice in Western cultures, in China, it is often intertwined with familial duty and societal expectations, reflecting different cultural attitudes towards family and care.
Frequently Asked Questions about 收养
收养 (shōuyǎng) typically refers to a formal adoption, often with legal implications, while 领养 (lǐngyǎng) can imply taking in a pet or child informally.
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