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认养

/ rèn yǎng /
Strokes

Definition

to sponsor/to adopt (pledge to give sb or sth one's special attention or support)/to adopt (choose to raise a child or animal as one's own)

Example

As a Verb

adopt and bring up

1
Rènyǎng
认养
gūr
孤儿

adopt an orphan

As a Verb

provide a needy child with regular support through a children's foundation

2
Rènyǎng
认养
shīxué
失学
értóng
儿童

promise to support a child who has dropped out of school

As a Verb

assume the responsibility to raise flowers, trees or animals

3
Rènyǎng
认养
shù

promise to take care of several trees