喂养

餵養

wèiyǎng

verb HSK 7-9 #13,083

Meanings

1 to feed
2 to raise (young children or animals)
3 to nurture

Characters

to raise; to nourish

Examples

HSK 3

她每天早上喂养小鸡。

Tā měitiān zǎoshang wèiyǎng xiǎojī.

She feeds the chicks every morning.

HSK 7-9

母乳喂养对婴儿的健康很重要。

Mǔrǔ wèiyǎng duì yīng'ér de jiànkāng hěn zhòngyào.

Breastfeeding is very important for the baby's health.

Tips

usage

喂养 implies regular, sustained feeding and raising - not just a one-time act. Common collocations: 母乳喂养 (breastfeeding), 人工喂养 (formula feeding).

Stroke Order

喂 wèi

养 yǎng