fu2 juk6撫育抚育
Jyutpingfu2 juk6
Yalefú yuhk
Definition
To nurture, raise, and educate a person from childhood until they are independent.
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How it's used
This term is formal and typically appears in written contexts, literature, or when discussing legal responsibilities. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people almost exclusively use 湊大 or 養大 instead. Using 撫育 in casual conversation sounds overly academic or like you are reading from a legal document.
Examples
They worked hard to raise their son to adulthood.
Who raised you up?
Related words
Common phrases
to raise someone to adulthood
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general word for feeding or looking after someone, but it specifically implies the long term process of raising a child to independence. Do not use it for looking after a pet or a friend.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
