Meaning
抚养 means to raise or bring up a child, providing for their physical needs, education, and care from infancy through adolescence. It emphasizes the nurturing and support aspects of parenting or guardianship, including both emotional care and material provision.
Usage
抚养 is used in formal and everyday contexts when discussing the responsibility of raising children. It's commonly used in legal, social welfare, and family contexts. Native speakers often use it when talking about parental duties, custody arrangements, or the challenges of child-rearing. It can refer to biological parents, adoptive parents, or legal guardians.
Examples
- 01父母有责任抚养自己的孩子。.Parents have the responsibility to raise their own children.
- 02离婚后，孩子的抚养权归母亲所有。, .After the divorce, custody of the children was awarded to the mother.
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Common collocations
- 抚养孩子to raise children
- 抚养费child support payment
- 抚养权custody rights
- 抚养成人to raise to adulthood
Antonyms
Origin
抚 originally meant to stroke or comfort with the hand, extending to nurturing care. 养 means to nourish or support. Together they form a compound emphasizing the comprehensive care involved in raising children.