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Chinese words · HSK 3

养

yǎngTraditional 養

to raise (animals); to keep (pets)

Every meaning

yǎng

to raise (animals); to keep (pets)
to grow; to cultivate (as in 养花)
to support; to provide for (as in 养家)
to rest and recover; to recuperate (as in 养病, 养伤)
to build up; to cultivate (an account) (internet)
to bring up (children)

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后来我一碰猫就打喷嚏，不能养了。
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也养过牛羊，养得又多又肥。
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Words with 养

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).