Chinese
yǎngjiā
Meaning: to support a family; to provide for a family
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

養家
養
家
养家
养
家

Example sentences

In order to support his family, he works until very late every day.
他每天努力工作就是為了賺錢養家。
他每天努力工作就是为了赚钱养家。
He works hard every day just to make money and support his family.
他為了養家,不得已做兩份工作。
他为了养家,不得已做两份工作。
He has no choice but to work two jobs to support his family.
為了養家糊口,他每天早出晚歸。
为了养家糊口,他每天早出晚归。
In order to support his family, he leaves early and returns late every day.
父親每天努力工作掙錢養家。
父亲每天努力工作挣钱养家。
Father works hard every day to earn money to support the family.

Usage Notes

Refers to earning money to pay for the living expenses of one's family members.

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