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HSK
6

adopt

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

shou1yang3 shōuyǎng

Meaning


Primary

adopt

Alternatives

to adopt

Mnemonic


To 收养 adopt is 收 to receive someone into your care 养 to raise.

Usage


收养 孤儿

adopt an orphan