养活

养活養活 yǎng huo ㄧㄤˇ ˙ㄏㄨㄛ joeng5 wut6 HSK 7-9

  • to provide for
  • to keep (animals, a family etc)
  • to raise animals
  • to feed and clothe
  • support
  • the necessities of life
  • to give birth

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 养 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 約翰無法養活全家。 John cannot keep his family.
  • 他要養活一個大家庭。 He had a large family to support.
  • 努力工作才能养活自己。 Work hard so that you may earn your living.
  • 我年紀夠大可以養活我自己。 I'm old enough to support myself.
  • 亨利年紀夠大足以養活自己。 Henry is old enough to support himself.

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