养
Meaning:
to raise, to rear, to bring up; to support
HSK 3
Frequency:
#515
Pinyin:
yǎng
Strokes:
9
Radical:
丷
How to Write 养 - 9 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "养" in Chinese
The Chinese character 养 (yǎng) means "to raise, to rear, to bring up; to support". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 养 include: 休养, 供养, 供养.
📚 Words and Phrases with 养
Common words containing this character
休养
to recuperate
HSK 2
供养
to supply
HSK 2
供养
to make offerings to (gods or ancestors)
HSK 2
保养
to take good care of (or conserve) one's health
HSK 2
修养
accomplishment
HSK 2
包养
to keep (a mistress)
HSK 2
哺养
feed
HSK 2
圈养
to rear (an animal) in an enclosure
HSK 2
培养
to cultivate
HSK 2
奉养
to look after (elderly parents)
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: child
Semantic component: 儿
Phonetic component: 羊
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "养"?
- The pinyin is yǎng
- How many strokes does "养" have?
- It has 9 strokes
- What does "养" mean?
- to raise, to rear, to bring up; to support
- What is the radical of "养"?
- The radical is "丷"