accumulate and cultivate; nurture
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to accumulate and cultivate; to nurture and foster (strength, talent, resources, etc.)
Often used in contexts of building up resources, strength, or capabilities over time. Can apply to physical strength, talent, or even livestock.
Wǒ我
men们
xū需
yào要
shí时
jiān间
xù蓄
yǎng养
lì力
liàng量
，
děng等
dài待
zuì最
jiā佳
shí时
jī机
。
We need time to build up our strength and wait for the best opportunity.
Gōng公
sī司
zhì致
lì力
yú于
xù蓄
yǎng养
gāo高
sù素
zhì质
rén人
cái才
。
The company is dedicated to nurturing high-quality talent.
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Gǔ古
dài代
guì贵
zú族
cháng常
xù蓄
yǎng养
mén门
kè客
。
Ancient aristocrats often retained household retainers.