哺育

bǔ yù

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to feed
(fig.) to nurture; to foster

Definition

喂养；培育。指用食物喂养幼儿或幼小动物，也比喻培养、教育。

To feed; to nurture. Refers to feeding infants or young animals, also metaphorically means to cultivate and educate.

Usage

常用于父母喂养婴儿、动物哺育幼崽，或比喻社会、环境、文化等对人或事物的培育。

Often used for parents feeding babies, animals nurturing their young, or metaphorically for the nurturing of people or things by society, environment, culture, etc.

Examples

1 母亲用母乳哺育婴儿，这是最天然的方式。(Mothers breastfeed their babies, which is the most natural method.)
2 这片肥沃的土地哺育了一代又一代的农民。(This fertile land has nurtured generations of farmers.)
3 学校不仅传授知识，更哺育学生的品德。(Schools not only impart knowledge but also cultivate students' moral character.)
4 中华文化哺育了无数杰出的人才。(Chinese culture has nurtured countless outstanding talents.)
5 鸟儿辛勤地哺育雏鸟，直到它们能独立飞翔。(Birds diligently feed their chicks until they can fly independently.)

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