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

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.

她每天早上喂养小鸡。

Tā měitiān zǎoshang wèiyǎng xiǎojī.

She feeds the chicks every morning.

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