领
养

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The word "领养" is formed by combining the character "领", which denotes taking or receiving, with "养", which means to raise or nurture, directly conveying the concept of adopting through the action of taking in and caring for someone.

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他们领养了一只小狗。

Tāmen lǐngyǎng le yì zhī xiǎo gǒu.

They adopted a puppy.

这对善良的夫妇领养了一个孩子。

Zhè duì shànliáng de fūfù lǐngyǎng le yí gè háizi.

This kind-hearted couple adopted a child.

领养宠物需要极大的责任心。

Lǐngyǎng chǒngwù xūyào jí dà de zérèn xīn.

Adopting a pet requires a great sense of responsibility.

他们没有生育，所以决定去领养一个婴儿。

Tāmen méiyǒu shēngyù, suǒyǐ juédìng qù lǐngyǎng yí gè yīng'ér.

They couldn't have biological children, so they decided to adopt an infant.

在一些文化中，领养亲戚的孩子是一种传统习俗。

Zài yìxiē wénhuà zhōng, lǐngyǎng qīnqi de háizi shì yì zhǒng chuántǒng xísú.

In some cultures, adopting a relative's child is a traditional custom.

Word Definition - 领养

lǐng yǎng to adopt (a child, pet etc)

Individual Character Details

领 lǐng
养 yǎng