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生育 (shēngyù) vs 繁殖 (fánzhí) — use 生育 for human birth and upbringing, while 繁殖 is typically used for the reproduction of animals or plants.
Common mistakes include confusing 生育 with related terms like 生 (to be born) and 育 (to nurture), which can lead to vague or incorrect usage. This term is more formal and is often used in discussions about family planning and social policies.
As a level 6 vocabulary word, 生育 connects with other terms related to family, health, and social issues. Students should focus on understanding its nuances in different contexts, especially in formal discussions about population and child-rearing.
Learners often confuse 生育 with 生 (to be born), leading to sentences like '我生育了一个孩子' (I gave birth to a child), which is awkward. The correct phrasing would be '我生了一个孩子' (I gave birth to a child).
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How to say to bear in Chinese
“to bear” in Chinese is生育
生育 (shēngyù) refers to the processes of giving birth and rearing children. It encompasses not only the act of childbirth but also the nurturing and upbringing of offspring, highlighting the responsibilities and stages involved in parenting.
When to use 生育
Common mistakes include confusing 生育 with related terms like 生 (to be born) and 育 (to nurture), which can lead to vague or incorrect usage. This term is more formal and is often used in discussions about family planning and social policies.
生育 or something close to it
生育 (shēngyù) vs 繁殖 (fánzhí) — use 生育 for human birth and upbringing, while 繁殖 is typically used for the reproduction of animals or plants.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 生育 with 生 (to be born), leading to sentences like '我生育了一个孩子' (I gave birth to a child), which is awkward. The correct phrasing would be '我生了一个孩子' (I gave birth to a child).
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Grammar Patterns of 生育
生育 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 5 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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其他变化包括对非婚夫妇____更为宽容的态度。
Other changes include more tolerant attitudes to unmarried couples having children.
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Typically, 生育 is used in more formal contexts, such as academic discussions or policy-making, rather than casual conversations.
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