guk1 juk6鞠育
Jyutpingguk1 juk6
Yalegūk yuhk
Definition
To foster, raise, or bring up.
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How it's used
Literary and formal in tone, this term is almost exclusively reserved for written contexts or solemn speech regarding the upbringing of children by parents. It carries a heavy sense of gratitude and duty, often appearing in essays or formal tributes. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people would naturally use 湊大 or 養大 instead.
Examples
The couple worked very hard to raise their son.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation, as it sounds overly dramatic and archaic. It is not a verb used for raising pets or plants, but strictly for human children within a family context.
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Grammar guides
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