Learn a Chinese Character - 养 (yǎng) - Raise/Nurture

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 丷 (Radical meaning "sprout" or "fork")

Stroke Count: 9 (Number of strokes to write the character)

Character Decomposition: 羊 (sheep) + 食 (food) (It can be thought of as raising sheep with food)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: yǎng (Third tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

To raise (animals, children), to nurture, to support. “养” 主要有饲养（动物、孩子）、培育、赡养等意思。

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 养育 (yǎng yù) - Raise and educate
• 养成 (yǎng chéng) - Develop (a habit)
• 养老 (yǎng lǎo) - Provide for the aged

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

“养” 是及物动词，后面常接宾语，如动物、孩子、习惯等。 “养” 是及物动词，后面常接宾语，如动物、孩子、习惯等。

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, the concept of "raising" and "nurturing" is highly valued, whether it's raising children, taking care of the elderly, or cultivating personal virtues. 在中国文化中，“养育” 和 “培育” 的观念非常受重视，无论是养育孩子、赡养老人还是培养个人品德。

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Think of "养" as using food (食) to take care of a sheep (羊). This way, you can easily associate the character with the meaning of "raising". 可以把 “养” 想象成用食物（食）来照顾一只羊（羊），这样就能很容易地把这个字和 “养育” 的意思联系起来。