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抚养 (fǔyǎng) is used for raising or nurturing children, while 赡养 (shànyǎng) specifically refers to providing support for elders or dependents.
This term is often used in formal contexts relating to family obligations, so it's important to use it appropriately. A common mistake is confusing it with 养活 (yǎng huó), which means to make a living. Remember that 赡养 specifically refers to providing support, often financially, particularly to family members.
While 赡养 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it relates to the themes of family and responsibility found in HSK Level 4 and above. Focus on its usage in sentences regarding family duties and obligations, as it can help expand vocabulary on social topics.
Learners often confuse 赡养 with the more general term 养, which means to raise or nurture. For example, saying '我赡养我的孩子' (I support my child) is incorrect; instead, use '我养我的孩子' (I raise my child).
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How to say to support in Chinese
“to support” in Chinese is赡养
赡养 (shàn yǎng) means to provide financial support or care, particularly for family members such as aging parents or dependents. It is commonly used in the context of familial obligations and social responsibilities in Chinese culture, emphasizing the importance of looking after one's family.
When to use 赡养
This term is often used in formal contexts relating to family obligations, so it's important to use it appropriately. A common mistake is confusing it with 养活 (yǎng huó), which means to make a living. Remember that 赡养 specifically refers to providing support, often financially, particularly to family members.
赡养 or something close to it
抚养 (fǔyǎng) is used for raising or nurturing children, while 赡养 (shànyǎng) specifically refers to providing support for elders or dependents.
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Learners often confuse 赡养 with the more general term 养, which means to raise or nurture. For example, saying '我赡养我的孩子' (I support my child) is incorrect; instead, use '我养我的孩子' (I raise my child).
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赡养 (shàn yǎng) specifically refers to the support and care provided to family members, often focusing on financial and emotional aspects. In contrast, 养活 (yǎng huó) generally means to provide for someone’s basic needs, such as food and shelter, without the deeper emotional or familial connotations. Understanding these distinctions can help in proper usage.
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