Chinese
péiyǎng
Meaning: to cultivate; to foster; to train
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

培養
培
養
培养
培
养

Example sentences

The company focuses on cultivating young talent to ensure future development.
我們需要培養獨立思考的能力。
我们需要培养独立思考的能力。
We need to cultivate the ability to think independently.
學校教育不僅要傳授知識,更要培養良好的品德。
学校教育不仅要传授知识,更要培养良好的品德。
School education should not only impart knowledge but also cultivate good moral character.
我們應該培養獨立自主的能力。
我们应该培养独立自主的能力。
We should cultivate the ability to be independent.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for developing skills, personnel, or in a biological context (like bacteria).

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