赡养 (shàn yǎng) — to support (one's elderly parents or relatives), esp. financially
Definition
赡养 is a formal verb meaning to financially support elderly parents or relatives, typically a legal/moral duty. Unlike 抚养 (raising children) or 养活 (general dependents), it is reserved for the older generation; 供养 overlaps closely but is broader.
verb
to support (one's elderly parents or relatives)esp. financially
Examples
- 赡养。Měi gè zǐ nǚ dōu yīng gāi shàn yǎng nián mài de fù mǔ.Every child should support their elderly parents.
- 赡养。shàn yǎng Fù mǔ shì yì zhǒng zé rèn.Supporting one's parents is a responsibility.
- 赡养。Tā bú yuàn yì shàn yǎng zì jǐ de fù qīn.He is unwilling to support his own father.
Appears in
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.