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The character "养", originating from its traditional form "養", is structurally composed of "羊" (sheep) and "食" (food), an etymological combination that initially denoted the physical act of feeding and tending to animals, particularly within pastoral societies. This core concept of providing sustenance naturally expanded over time to encompass the rearing and education of children, then further broadened to include the maintenance of health and the deliberate cultivation of one's mind or moral character. Consequently, the character's semantic field grew to integrate notions of personal development, pedagogical nurture, and systemic support, reflecting a holistic progression from concrete care to abstract fostering across various domains of life.
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我养了一只猫。
他养着一大家子人。
养成好习惯很重要。
她在养病，需要休息。
养育子女是父母的责任。
养生之道在于平衡。
这片土地养活了全村人。
他退隐山林，养花种草。