He sends money home every month to support his elderly parents.
Tips
usage
赡养 specifically means supporting elders (parents, grandparents). The reverse — parents supporting children — is 抚养 (fǔyǎng). This distinction is important and frequently tested.
culture
赡养父母 is not just a moral expectation in China — it is a legal obligation. Chinese law requires adult children to financially and emotionally support their aging parents.
