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The word "收养" is formed by combining the character "收", which means to receive or take in, with the character "养", which means to raise or nurture; together, they directly convey the concept of adoption, specifically the act of taking someone into one's care and providing parental upbringing.

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他们收养了一个孩子。

Tāmen shōuyǎng le yī gè háizi.

They adopted a child.

这对夫妇收养了一个可爱的女儿。

Zhè duì fūfù shōuyǎng le yī gè kě'ài de nǚ'ér.

This couple adopted a lovely daughter.

由于不能生育，他们决定收养孩子。

Yóuyú bù néng shēngyù, tāmen juédìng shōuyǎng háizi.

Because they cannot have children, they decided to adopt.

在办理收养手续之前，需要经过严格审核。

Zài bànlǐ shōuyǎng shǒuxù zhīqián, xūyào jīngguò yángé shěnhé.

Before handling the adoption procedures, strict review is required.

国际收养涉及不同国家的法律和文化差异。

Guójì shōuyǎng shèjí bùtóng guójiā de fǎlǜ hé wénhuà chāyì.

International adoption involves legal and cultural differences between different countries.

Word Definition - 收养

shōu yǎng to take in and care for (an elderly person, a dog etc); to adopt (a child); adoption

Individual Character Details

收 shōu
养 yǎng