Definition
赡养 specifically means to support one's elderly parents or relatives, especially financially — it is a formal, duty-oriented word. Unlike 抚养 (raising children) or 养活 (supporting a family generally), 赡养 is reserved for the upward care of elders. It is similar to 供养 but more common in legal and moral contexts.
verb
to support (one's elderly parents or relatives)esp. financially
Examples
- 赡养。Měi ge zǐnǚ dōu yīnggāi shàn yǎng niánmài de fùmǔ.Every child should support their elderly parents.
- 赡养。shàn yǎng fùmǔ shì yì zhǒng zérèn.Supporting one's parents is a responsibility.
- 赡养。Tā bú yuànyì shàn yǎng zìjǐ de fùqīn.He is unwilling to support his own father.
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