dưỡng dục
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zɨəŋ˦ˀ˥ zʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [jɨəŋ˧˨ jʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jɨəŋ˨˩˦ jʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dưỡng dục means to bring up; to foster and educate.
Chinese characters: 養育
Meanings of dưỡng dục in English
Verb
- formal, literary to bring up; to foster and educate
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 養育, composed of 養 and 育.
Frequently asked questions
What does dưỡng dục mean in English?
dưỡng dục (verb) means "to bring up; to foster and educate".
How do you pronounce dưỡng dục?
IPA: Hanoi [zɨəŋ˦ˀ˥ zʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jɨəŋ˨˩˦ jʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: dưỡng — creaky rising tone (ngã), dục — heavy tone (nặng).
Is dưỡng dục a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. dưỡng dục is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 養育.