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HSK 2 · Nature & animals

养

yǎng

to raise; to keep (pets)

Stroke order of 养

养 is written with 9 strokes. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

Memory trick

A sheep 羊 on top and food 良 beneath: feeding the flock means raising.

Parts: 羊 sheep + 良/食 food

Example sentence

她养了一只小猫。

She keeps a little cat.

Words with 养

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