to educate and nurture; culture and upbringing
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to educate and bring up; to nurture
formalOften refers to the upbringing of children, emphasizing moral and intellectual development. Used in formal contexts.
Fù父
mǔ母
yǒu有
zé责
rèn任
hǎo好
hǎo好
jiào教
yǎng养
zǐ子
nǚ女
。
Parents have the responsibility to properly educate and raise their children.
Tā他
shì是
zǔ祖
mǔ母
qīn亲
shǒu手
jiào教
yǎng养
zhǎng长
dà大
de的
。
He was raised and educated by his grandmother's own hands.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
Jiào教
yǎng养
hái孩
zi子
xū需
yào要
jí极
dà大
de的
nài耐
xīn心
。
Educating children requires great patience.
noun
upbringing; cultivation; manners
Refers to a person's level of cultural refinement, moral quality, and politeness acquired through upbringing.
Zhè这
wèi位
xiān先
sheng生
tán谈
tǔ吐
yōu优
yǎ雅
，
hěn很
yǒu有
jiào教
yǎng养
。
This gentleman speaks elegantly and has excellent upbringing.
Tā他
de的
xíng行
wéi为
biǎo表
xiàn现
chū出
liáng良
hǎo好
de的
jiā家
tíng庭
jiào教
yǎng养
。
His behavior demonstrates good family upbringing.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
Quē缺
fá乏
jiào教
yǎng养
de的
rén人
hěn很
nán难
yíng赢
dé得
bié别
rén人
de的
zūn尊
zhòng重
。
People who lack manners find it hard to earn others' respect.