ling5 joeng5領養领养
Jyutpingling5 joeng5
Yalelíhng yéuhng
Definition
To adopt a child, orphan, or pet.
neutralpeopleanimals
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the formal process of taking in a dependent, whether human or animal. While it is the standard term for legal adoption, people often use the more casual phrase 執返嚟養 when talking about picking up a stray animal from the street.
Examples
They decided to go and adopt a stray cat.
Are you thinking about adopting a child?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for taking in a friend or relative temporarily, as it implies a permanent legal or long term commitment to guardianship.
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